Military Clamps Down On Soldier Bloggers

“(Canadian Forces) members are to consult with their chain of command before publishing CF-related information and imagery to the Internet, regardless of how innocuous the information may seem,” says Hillier's order. “The chain of command has access to expert advisers, such as public affairs and intelligence staffs, who will ensure that such published information is not ultimately prejudicial to CF operations and personnel.” There is a “risk inherent in making some types of information or imagery available to the wide audience using the Internet,” says the order, which has been posted on the web. Maintaining the safety of Canadian troops is the reason given for Hillier's order. “Operational security is paramount,” it says. “It is incumbent upon all CF members to consider the potential for creating risk to themselves, their families, their peers and the mission by publishing information to the Internet. Such information or imagery may, either individually or in conjunction with other information, provide expert analysts insight into CF current operations, equipment, capabilities, tactics and intentions, or may provide information that puts personnel in specialist roles or their families at risk.” The order also warns troops they “have a responsibility to ensure that any information or imagery they share with a third party who may not share CF operational security concerns is not of such a nature that it could create risks if published.” http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060928.gtcdnforces0928/BNStory/Technology/home

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