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[SWE] Swedish government wants a back door in Signal (www.svt.se)

submitted 1 month ago by Wolfie@lemm.ee to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Swedish government wants a back door in signal for police and 'Säpo' (Swedish federation that checks for spies)

Let's say that this becomes a law and Signal decides to withdraw from Sweden as they clearly state that they won't implement a back door; would a citizen within the country still be able to use and access Signals services? Assuming that google play services probably would remove the Signal app within Sweden (which I also don't use)

I just want the government to go f*ck themselves, y'know?

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[-] Wolfie@lemm.ee 36 points 1 month ago

I have gotten a few family members and friends to use signal as I stated to them that this is the only way to get ahold of me. Other than this, you won't. And because of me, they decided to do so :P some haven't, but its up to them to decide.

[-] floofloof@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 month ago

Signal has done a very good job of making it easy to get started with the app. The alternatives (Matrix, Simplex, Briar etc.) are all more awkward.

[-] khannie@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

I have gotten a few family members and friends to use signal as I stated to them that this is the only way to get ahold of me.

Same. It's the default app for everyone I'm close to.

[-] Lazycog@sopuli.xyz 5 points 1 month ago

100% agree with you and I do the same.

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