German Federation of Journalists recommended that you do not use Google and Yahoo

German Association of Journalists (DJV) recommended reporters that so far do not use Google and Yahoo or search, or send electronic messages.

The reason for this recommendation are published today reports that the German media, and from which we deduce that the electronic communication over the two providers have been targeted by the U.S. secret services.

The statement of the German journalists recommended that, in order for journalistic research and for sending e-mail, use the "other machines search providers that are based on current knowledge can be said to apply as confident."

" Where possible, journalists should themselves learn lessons and change their way of working , "said Michael Konken, head of the DJV's, judging that" appeals to the government to guarantee freedom of reporting and the protection of sources of information apparently remained ineffective. "

Concrete alternatives DJV in a statement does not offer, but German media quoted the subsequent recommendations spokesman Association of Journalists to alternative providers may be based in Europe or Germany. ( Beta )

• 31 Oct, 2013
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