Military Fitness App Alternative to Strava
By Netvora Tech News
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has announced that it will offer a military-specific fitness app as an alternative to Strava, following concerns raised by MPs about the potential risks of using popular fitness tracking apps. The move comes after reports emerged that over 1,000 Dutch military personnel could be traced through Strava. Staatssecretaris (Minister of Defense) Tuinman stated that the operation and personal safety of Dutch military personnel is of utmost importance, and that the situation where personnel can be tracked through the use of a fitness app is unacceptable. To mitigate this risk, the Defense Ministry has banned the use of fitness apps on defense-issue devices. If a military personnel tries to install such an app, they will receive a warning to remove it. If the app is not removed, the phone will be blocked for Defense purposes. The Minister also emphasized that Dutch military personnel are actively informed and trained about the risks associated with fitness apps and other applications that share location data. While personnel are allowed to install apps on their personal devices, there may be restrictions on their use in certain cases. The development comes as MPs also sought to know what steps had been taken in response to earlier reports about the risks of dating apps and sports apps. The Minister revealed that the Defense Ministry has tightened its policy on the use of such apps and has developed its own fitness app, DTCS, to encourage military personnel to track their physical activity. The app can be installed and used on Defense-issued devices.
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