Posted on Oct 31, 2019
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Can we use encrypted apps like WhatsApp/ Signal for discussing operational, PII, etc. purposes? Does What'sApp and Signal meet OPSEC? WIRED.COM recommends Signal. https://www.wired.com/story/encrypted-messaging-isnt-magic/
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Someone had said only if your S2/S6 has approved them, then the answer is yes
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SSG Carlos Madden
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Thats what I got as well in AR 530-1; 2–18, (15)
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CSM Richard StCyr
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I would say no, as they are not government systems and there's no telling who may or may not really have visibility on the data.
Our local policy boils down to; no use of non-governmental systems for transmittal of PII and you have to ensure that the system is rated for the level of classification you are transmitting .
You should contact NEC and see if those apps have certificates of net worthiness, and the S2 and 6 shops for local policies.
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SPC Angela Burnham
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Definitely NOT. End to end encryption is one thing, but Signal and Whatsapp are still in the middle and very capable of viewing your convos in a variety of ways.
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