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Offline TomSea

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Russia bans smartphones for soldiers over social media fears
« on: February 20, 2019, 09:45:41 pm »
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Russia bans smartphones for soldiers over social media fears

Russia's parliament has voted to ban soldiers from using smartphones while on duty, after their social media use raised issues of national security.

The bill forbids military personnel from using a phone with the ability to take pictures, record videos and access the internet.

Soldiers also cannot write about the military or talk to journalists.

Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-47302938

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Re: Russia bans smartphones for soldiers over social media fears
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2019, 09:49:08 pm »
Actually it's a smart move.