Following a security breach involving top Trump administration officials, Signal's President Meredith Whittaker defended the app's strong privacy measures. Signal is gaining traction as a secure alternative to WhatsApp, with significant downloads growth noted in early 2025. Whittaker highlighted Signal's open-source and nonprofit nature, emphasizing its commitment to user privacy and security. Furthermore, she criticized WhatsApp for its data collection practices, which can expose user metadata. Signal is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. and Europe due to its focus on protecting user information.
Signal is designed to prioritize user privacy; it uses end-to-end encryption and collects minimal data, distinguishing it from competitors like WhatsApp that gather user metadata.
We strive to keep communication private and secure. Unlike WhatsApp, which collects metadata, Signal is built on open-source principles and nonprofit values for user safety.
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