Journalists: Encrypt Your E-mail

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth

Encrypting my e-mails

If you’ve been following the PRISM/Edward Snowdon revelations, you’ll be aware of how insecure online communications can be.

If you’re a journalist, you more than likely have sources you need to protect, and confidential information you gather. No online communication can ever be truly safe, but you can go a long way towards it by encrypting your e-mail.

I’ve just set myself up for this, using the simple instructions for encrypting your e-mail from iMore.

If you’re serious about journalism – do this.

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Adam is a lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 30. He lectures on audience strategy and engagement at City, University of London.

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