Pro@programming.dev to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days agoSignal – an ethical replacement for WhatsAppgreenstarsproject.orgexternal-linkmessage-square232fedilinkarrow-up11.08Karrow-down134
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minus-squareuniquethrowagay@feddit.orglinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·2 days agoSignal is based in America but it’s a non profit organization, not a company. Important difference
minus-squareHumanius@lemmy.worldcakelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·edit-22 days agoBut being based in the United States it is still subject to American laws, and that comes with the risk of potential American spying and embargoes. Software from any American entity (be it coorporation or non-profit) comes with that risk.
Signal is based in America but it’s a non profit organization, not a company. Important difference
But being based in the United States it is still subject to American laws, and that comes with the risk of potential American spying and embargoes. Software from any American entity (be it coorporation or non-profit) comes with that risk.