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Facebook and Security Issues

Discussion in 'Current Affairs, News and Analysis' started by The_Cheat, Mar 10, 2009.

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  1. The_Cheat

    The_Cheat LE

    Is there a protocol or any guidelines when it comes to uploading pictures and other military things online?

    It's fairly easy to ping squaddies from the their "This is me in Iraq" profile pictures and this is an issue in itself... but what about any sensitive information that they might upload?

    I'm asking this because I've just seen a picture that quite clearly has a restricted label on it. In this instance I feel that the perpetrator is just an idiot but still, are we doing anything to prevent this?

    T C
     
    The_Cheat, Mar 10, 2009
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  2. paleblue_1

    paleblue_1 Old-Salt

    Use the search function, there has been a thread or two on the subject already.

    You have to ensure that you do not break any Persec or Opsec regulations.

    If in doubt speak to your CoC.
     
    paleblue_1, Mar 10, 2009
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  3. The_Cheat

    The_Cheat LE

    I have to say I forgot to search (but also admit I wouldn't know what to search for!).

    I'll have a quick look. Any ideas about what to do with this chopper?

    T C
     
    The_Cheat, Mar 10, 2009
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  4. Older_by_the_day

    Older_by_the_day LE

    How about telling him?
     
    Older_by_the_day, Mar 10, 2009
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  5. JoseyWales

    JoseyWales

    About GPMS (R)
     
    JoseyWales, Mar 10, 2009
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  6. paleblue_1

    paleblue_1 Old-Salt

    paleblue_1, Mar 10, 2009
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  7. AlabamaHotPocketer

    AlabamaHotPocketer Old-Salt

    Putting anything on facebook that has a Protective Marking is punishable by a dry bumming. Or should be. With the current threat against servicepersons, at home and abroad, I wouldn't put anything that connected me, the military and my loved ones.

    Feast your eyes on this mess:

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7918839.stm

    Seriously, if you've got a Facebook account, have a good look at it and DO assume that if you've got security settings that they don't work. If you see one of your mates or lads/lasses being a Jellyhead, then get a grip of them.
     
    AlabamaHotPocketer, Mar 10, 2009
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  8. Cuddles

    Cuddles LE

    There's a lad in 2 PARA, Mike Golden he's called...he is an expert on PERSEC and Facebook. Watch it though, he is DU nails too.
     
    Cuddles, Mar 10, 2009
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  9. five-minute-fagbreak

    five-minute-fagbreak War Hero

    :D That cheered up an otherwise misarable day :lol:
     
    five-minute-fagbreak, Mar 10, 2009
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  11. dhgrainger1

    dhgrainger1 LE

    I go by a very simple rule: Is this picture likely to outrage a Daily Mail reader? If it causes any doubt, don't upload it! Setting your facebook/myspace/bebo etc. to private and not tagging yourself is a good idea too.
     
    dhgrainger1, Mar 10, 2009
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