Signal cloud backups: Difference between revisions

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There were also complaints specific to the implementation of the new pin feature<ref>{{Cite web |title=An terrible experience with Signal PIN |url=https://old.reddit.com/r/signal/comments/hkbyzu/an_terrible_experience_with_signal_pin/}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Can someone explain this new PIN system? |url=https://old.reddit.com/r/signal/comments/ggty6n/can_someone_explain_this_new_pin_system/}}</ref>, for example how often it required users to re-enter their PIN, or how it would make it harder to convince friends and family to use the app, but this was not a major issue. The main problem was that Signal's new data collection practices introduced new risks for Signal users that didn't exist before.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />

~~Those who to read~~ Signal's privacy policy ~~looking for clarification can still be left confused~~ and ~~unaware of the change in data collection practices due to the organization's neglect in updating relevant language to~~ reflect these changes.

Signal's privacy policy remains unaltered from its latest version updated in 2018 and does not reflect these changes. As a consequence, those who read the privacy policy may not receive adequate clarification as to what data Signal collects.

===Signal's response===

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 There were also complaints specific to the implementation of the new pin feature<ref>{{Cite web |title=An terrible experience with Signal PIN |url=https://old.reddit.com/r/signal/comments/hkbyzu/an_terrible_experience_with_signal_pin/}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Can someone explain this new PIN system? |url=https://old.reddit.com/r/signal/comments/ggty6n/can_someone_explain_this_new_pin_system/}}</ref>, for example how often it required users to re-enter their PIN, or how it would make it harder to convince friends and family to use the app, but this was not a major issue. The main problem was that Signal's new data collection practices introduced new risks for Signal users that didn't exist before.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />
-Those who to read Signal's privacy policy looking for clarification can still be left confused and unaware of the change in data collection practices due to the organization's neglect in updating relevant language to reflect these changes.
+Signal's privacy policy remains unaltered from its latest version updated in 2018 and does not reflect these changes. As a consequence, those who read the privacy policy may not receive adequate clarification as to what data Signal collects.
 ===Signal's response===