"There are specific instances both locally and overseas which require restrictions to maintain operational and information security. These measures include the mandatory safekeeping of such devices at designated storage areas prior to the conduct of sensitive or classified operations or training to prevent the transmission of information," the ministry said in a statement.
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However, the ministry noted that in a city-state like Singapore, the information derived from fitness trackers could also be obtained from other open sources and thus did not pose any added security risks.
"Apart from these stipulated restrictions, fitness trackers and fitness tracking applications can be used on MINDEF/SAF premises as they are useful to help servicemen take greater ownership of their personal fitness. These trackers enable servicemen to track their speed and distance covered during their runs, and provide useful immediate feedback as well as monitor the progress of fitness to the servicemen," the ministry added.
The ministry added it was closely monitoring the development of the technologies of personal devices would institute appropriate measures to maintain the security of operations and training when required.
On Thursday, Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White said the US Secretary of Defense James Mattis was reviewing security measures throughout the entire Department of Defense to uncover any potential vulnerabilities presented by electronics.
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