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What will be the primary concern identified in the investigation into the use of encrypted apps by government officials by December 31, 2024?
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National Security • 25%
Transparency/Accountability • 25%
Privacy Concerns • 25%
Other • 25%
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Secret Service Director Admits to Using Signal on Personal Cell Phone for Official Communication
Jul 22, 2024, 06:16 PM
U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has admitted to using third-party encrypted apps like Signal on her personal cell phone to communicate with colleagues in the federal government, foreign nationals, and overseas. This revelation came after initial testimony in which Cheatle denied using such apps for official communication. The admission has raised concerns about the security and appropriateness of using encrypted messaging apps for government business. Cheatle's use of these apps, including on government devices, has prompted calls for further investigation into the implications for national security.
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Privacy Invasion • 25%
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