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What is Signal, the app Trump’s team used to discuss secret war plan? Is its use against the law?
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2 days, 21 hours ago

What is Signal, the app Trump’s team used to discuss secret war plan? Is its use against the law?

Firstpost  

The app Signal is in the news after the White House confirmed that The Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg was added to a group on the messaging app in which senior US officials were discussing their plan to strike the Houthis in Yemen. TechCrunch quoted Signal president Meredith Whittaker as saying, “Signal’s position on this is very clear –- we will …

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Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price
1 week, 1 day ago

Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price

Associated Press  

As a devastating wildfire burned through a Maui town, killing more than 100 people, emergency management employees traded dozens of text messages, creating a record that would later help investigators piece together the government’s response to the 2023 tragedy. It’s unclear if Maui officials actually used the app or simply considered it — a county spokesperson did not respond to …

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Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools
1 year, 3 months ago

Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools

Associated Press  

Cheryl Geidner figured council members in Volant, a tiny borough north of Pittsburgh, would adopt a preliminary year-end budget despite no discussions at public meetings on the proposed financials. The council’s silence leading up to the decision highlights what some observers say is a striking trend toward secrecy among local governments across the U.S. From school districts to townships and …

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States shield addresses of judges, workers after threats
2 years ago

States shield addresses of judges, workers after threats

Associated Press  

— Following threats and attacks on public officials, state lawmakers across the U.S. have stepped up efforts to shield personal information from being publicly disclosed about judges, police, elected officeholders and various public employees. New Jersey officials responded later that year by enacting a law that exempted the home addresses of current or retired judges, prosecutors and law enforcement officers …

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States shield addresses of judges, workers after threats
2 years ago

States shield addresses of judges, workers after threats

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. New Jersey officials responded later that year by enacting …

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