Search warrants for Signal user data, Santa Clara County
Signal reaffirms its commitment to user privacy, stating its end-to-end encryption prevents data storage, thus it cannot comply with government data requests. The company appreciates ACLU's support and emphasizes transparency.
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Signal has reiterated its commitment to user privacy in response to recent search warrants for user data in Santa Clara County. The company emphasizes that its end-to-end encryption means it does not store any personal information typically accessible in other messaging apps. As a result, Signal cannot provide data such as messages, calls, chat lists, files, or user profiles, as it does not have access to this information. Signal expressed gratitude to the ACLU for their support and guidance in handling government requests. The organization remains dedicated to transparency and will continue to publish its responses to such requests.
- Signal's end-to-end encryption ensures user data is not stored on its servers.
- The company cannot comply with data requests as it does not have access to user messages or personal information.
- Signal acknowledges the support of the ACLU in navigating government inquiries.
- The organization is committed to transparency regarding government requests for user data.
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