WhatsApp is a globally popular messaging app owned by Meta. It offers convenient text, voice, and video communication, along with features like group chats, status updates, and file sharing. While WhatsApp employs end-to-end encryption for messages, its data collection practices and integration with the broader Meta ecosystem raise privacy concerns for some users.
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Privacy-Focused Alternative
SignalSignal provides better privacy than WhatsApp due to its default end-to-end encryption, open-source protocol, and minimal data collection. While WhatsApp also uses end-to-end encryption, it collects more metadata, including phone numbers and usage patterns, which are linked to your identity and shared with its parent company, Meta. Signal's commitment to data minimization and independent operation makes it a more privacy-conscious choice for secure communication.
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