Twitter and Facebook access for US troops

US troops are to be allowed to use social networking websites such as Twitter and Facebook following a review of internet use and security. The BBC reports.

Defence department officials say the benefits of using social media now outweigh the risks to security.

The ruling means that a number of sites blocked by the Pentagon in 2007 - including YouTube - will be unblocked.

However, commanders will be able to temporarily block access to safeguard missions or save bandwidth.

Department of Defense: New Policy Authorizes Social Media Access, With Caveats

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