Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price
States and cities across the country are grappling with how to stay on the right side of government transparency laws as the ...
Biden-era guidance encouraged use of Signal app by highly-targeted govt officials: 'Best practice'
A Biden-era Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) best guidance document shows highly-targeted government ...
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What is Signal? The messaging app, explained.
With news this week of the messaging app being used to discuss war plans, we get you up to speed on what Signal should be ...
What Is Signal, the Messaging App Used by Trump Officials, and Is It Safe?
The Signal app on a smartphone. Matthias Balk/Picture Alliance— Correspondent The Trump administration is facing heavy ...
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Statehouse reporters examine public officials’ use of encryption apps that can shield the public’s business from public view
While reviewing records from the 2023 Maui fire obtained through public records requests, reporters Claudia Lauer and Rebecca ...
5 things about the Signal messaging app used to leak war plans in a group text
The app has no ads, does not track users' data, and does not store any metadata such as timestamps, internet addresses or ...
What to know about Signal, the app used by Trump officials to text war plans
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
Signal downloads spike in the US and Yemen amid government scandal
The encrypted messaging app Signal is getting some unexpected attention this week. High-ranking officials in the Trump ...
How Colorado government leaders use the Signal app for communications
Top Trump officials are facing scrutiny after sensitive war plans were leaked when a journalist was mistakenly added to a ...
Signalgate explained: what is Signal, and how secure is the messaging app?
Signal is the most secure messaging app for your smartphone, but a recent leak from a US government chat group has raised ...
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Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price
While such apps promise increased security and privacy, they often skirt open records laws meant to increase transparency around and public awareness of government decision-making. Without special ...