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Australian police using encrypted message app Signal for work communications, internal emails reveal

An AFP spokesperson didn’t deny that its staff were using Signal to coordinate its ‘antisemitism statement’ responding to the Dural caravan incident, but said personnel are expected to comply with record-keeping rules.

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Cam Wilson
September 25, 2025

Australian police using encrypted message app Signal at work, internal emails reveal

An AFP spokesperson didn't deny that its staff were using Signal to coordinate its 'antisemitism statement' responding to the Dural caravan incident, but said personnel are expected to comply with record-keeping rules.

www.crikey.com.au/2025/09/26/australian-police-encrypted-message-app-signal-afp

It turns out the Australian Federal Police, who publicly warn about the dangers of encrypted messaging apps for helping criminals, are using Signal for their own work communications!