The Albanese government’s moves are attacking the existence of a vital free, open-source, encrypted communications platform used by millions of people worldwide.
While I’m unhappy about potentially losing Signal, the second half of the article about expanding ASIO’s powers is even more chilling. Most people I know don’t use or care about Signal unfortunately.
True, but that extra layer of difficulty will slough off the tiny percentage of my friends and family that do use Signal. I’ve the knowledge and motivation to use it; most people just want to download an app, make an account and get started
@DisOne@DarkCloud
Albanese govt pushing new laws to expand ASIO’s secret interrogation powers—no longer just “anti-terror”, now targeting “sabotage”, “border threats” & dissent. Jail for not complying or even speaking about it. All this as public anger over war, inequality & repression grows.
While I’m unhappy about potentially losing Signal, the second half of the article about expanding ASIO’s powers is even more chilling. Most people I know don’t use or care about Signal unfortunately.
Some alternatives:
True, but that extra layer of difficulty will slough off the tiny percentage of my friends and family that do use Signal. I’ve the knowledge and motivation to use it; most people just want to download an app, make an account and get started
@DisOne @DarkCloud
Albanese govt pushing new laws to expand ASIO’s secret interrogation powers—no longer just “anti-terror”, now targeting “sabotage”, “border threats” & dissent. Jail for not complying or even speaking about it. All this as public anger over war, inequality & repression grows.
#auspol #civilrights #policestate #signal #privacy