BERLIN, March 6 (Reuters) - Germany's military has banned staff from filming and photography at all its sites since late February over concerns that sensitive information could be visible on social
German Military Imposes Site-wide Filming Ban to Limit Social Media Risks
Overview of the German Military's New Social Media Policy
Background and Rationale for the Ban
BERLIN, March 6 (Reuters) - Germany's military has banned staff from filming and photography at all its sites since late February over concerns that sensitive information could be visible on social media, a defence ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
Social Media Usage in Military Recruitment
The German military has increasingly been using social media to help meet its ambitious recruiting goals.
Details of the New Policy
Permission Requirements for Soldiers
The new policy requires soldiers to seek explicit permission, versus the previous guidelines that generally allowed filming and videos.
Continued Social Media Presence
The new policy doesn't mean personnel can no longer present themselves on social media or similar platforms, "we are quite proud of that," added the spokesperson.
Enforcement and Reporting
Consequences of Violating the Ban
Violations of the rule could be punished by disciplinary measures or even criminal charges, depending on the severity.
Media Coverage
The Bild newspaper first reported on the reforms.
(Reporting by Miranda Murray; Editing by Alexandra Hudson)
