Signal news
Signal appears in 3 stories we have published between September 2026 and October 2026, mostly in our Policy coverage. It is most often reported alongside Apple, NordVPN and Arattai.
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India to enforce SIM-binding for messaging apps from January 2027
The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will enforce SIM-binding rules for messaging apps starting January 1, 2027. The rules require platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal to link user accounts to active SIM cards used for registration, aiming to reduce cyber fraud.
22 October 2026
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India to enforce SIM-binding for messaging apps from January 2027
India’s Department of Telecommunications sets January 1, 2027, deadline for SIM-binding on messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal to curb cyber…
Canada’s encryption bill sparks tech exodus threats
Canada’s proposed Bill C-22 could mandate encryption backdoors and data retention, leading tech firms like Signal and Psiphon to threaten market exit.
Canada’s Bill C-22 sparks tech exodus fears over encryption and privacy
Canada’s proposed Bill C-22, expanding law enforcement’s digital access, is facing opposition from VPN and tech firms over encryption and data retention concerns.