Privacy-focused messaging app Signal has been flying high in the Dutch app stores this past month. The app has experienced surges in popularity over the years; that’s because Signal has made a name for itself as a more privacy-friendly option—it’s operated by a not-for-profit foundation (albeit one based in the U.S.) rather than a private business focused on monetizing data. Moreover, Signal tracks minimal metadata.
Privacy-focused messaging app Signal has been flying high in the Dutch app stores this past month. The app has experienced surges in popularity over the years; that’s because Signal has made a name for itself as a more privacy-friendly option—it’s operated by a not-for-profit foundation (albeit one based in the U.S.) rather than a private business focused on monetizing data. Moreover, Signal tracks minimal metadata.