"At the same time, the ARD network is working on making its own platforms more attractive in order to offer alternatives that handle user data responsibly in view of the dominance of large US players on the internet. One goal is to get people excited about content beyond Facebook again: for catch-up services, websites and apps," according to the ARD statement. "The current ARD chairman, BR director Ulrich Wilhelm, has also initiated a debate about a possible joint platform by the public quality content providers with the newspaper and magazine publishers at German or European level. Regardless of this, the ARD network reports in detail on the Facebook data protection scandal in many places and explains how – even if you use Facebook – you can better protect your own profile from access by apps and other services. Exactly this type of content reaches the right audience on Facebook & Co."