Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-03-26 13:36:39 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: CA8823BDAF6FDEEF1504CE19799DF67F1EEBE9F0C6FE85C2AD34137C8A6AA65C
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Original Note:
According to a DoD memo, "Unmanaged 'messaging apps' […] are NOT authorized to […] transmit […] non-public DoD information. This includes […] Signal." This is not limited to war plans or classified material. https://dodcio.defense.gov/Portals/0/Documents/Library/Memo-UseOfUnclassMobileApps.pdf Signal also does not comply with DoD record retention policies. https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2021/06/defense-digital-service-director-used-signal-violation-pentagon-policy-ig-says/174880/
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