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Signal Protocol

The Signal protocol is used for end-to-end encryption in messaging applications.

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Jan 13, 2026
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Does the EU chat-control law permit retrospective scanning of message archives?

The available reporting indicates the Chat Control / CSAM regulation centers on client‑side scanning of messages before they are sent and on mandatory scanning by service providers, but it does not cl...

Jan 15, 2026
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Is signal more ethical than WhatsApp

Signal is generally seen as the more ethical choice on privacy grounds because it collects minimal user data, operates as a nonprofit, and implements privacy-preserving features designed to limit meta...

Jan 11, 2026

What encryption protocols does Session use for metadata protection and how do they differ from Signal's protocols?

Session combines the proven end-to-end encryption primitives of the Signal protocol for message confidentiality with a different transport and identifier model—decentralized onion-style routing over t...

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