{"id":46,"date":"2018-10-31T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterweb.qwant.com\/2018\/10\/31\/what-messaging-services-should-i-use-to-protect-my-privacy\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T15:09:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T13:09:08","slug":"what-messaging-services-should-i-use-to-protect-my-privacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterweb.qwant.com\/en\/2018\/10\/31\/what-messaging-services-should-i-use-to-protect-my-privacy\/","title":{"rendered":"What messaging services should I use to protect my privacy ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is the case for Messenger (created by \u00a0Facebook) or WhatsApp (bought by Facebook in 2014), which are the most used messaging systems to communicate with family and friends. But these services store your data on servers overseas and are subject to the USA \u00a0PATRIOT Act, which also means that they do not guarantee that your \u00a0privacy is respected.<\/p>\n

However, \u00a0there are easy-to-use alternatives that do not read your messages and \u00a0that ensure the security of your data. Let\u2019s discover them together.<\/p>\n

Telegram<\/strong>
\nCreated \u00a0in 2013 by the brothers Nikolai and Pavel Dourov (also founder of VKontakte, the popular social media network in Russia), Telegram integrates end-to-end encryption, which makes it impossible for a third party to read any of the messages. The problem (which its critics will note) is that it is not enabled by default. It must be activated in the menu and launch a \u201csecret chat\u201d, which will leave no trace on the company\u2019s servers and offers an option for self-destructing messages. Without this option, messages are still encrypted but pass through Telegram\u2019s servers.<\/p>\n

Just \u00a0like conventional messaging, Telegram allows you to send photos, \u00a0videos, voice messages and even files. The app is free and available on \u00a0iOS, Android, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.<\/p>\n

Note that Qwant is leading a conversation on Telegram that you can reach here: t.me\/ClubQwant<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Signal<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Like \u00a0Telegram, Signal is a messaging system that enables encrypted communication. The difference this time is that all communications between users of the application are automatically encrypted end-to-end and the encryption keys are stored by Signal users. The great thing is that it is now possible to start a conversation on a smartphone and end it on your computer and vice versa. The Signal developers have developed an application for PC and Mac that is combined with the phone to take advantage of the whole thing.<\/p>\n

The service also offers a self-destruction mode for messages. In addition, Signal can be used as the default messaging on Android.<\/p>\n

As far as financing is concerned, the company behind Signal, Open Whisper \u00a0Systems, is remunerated through donations and not through advertising. Edward Snowden had recommended using Signal to combat state surveillance. Signal is available on all platforms, computer and mobile.<\/p>\n

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Wire<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Launched \u00a0in 2014, Wire is a messaging service that is similar to Telegram and \u00a0Signal. It is thus possible to send photos, videos, audio messages\u2026 all encrypted from start to finish.<\/p>\n

The advantage of the service is that it is accessible directly from a browser and the audio quality of the calls is better than that of other messaging services.<\/p>\n

It should also be noted that servers are located in Europe and are therefore not subject to US PATRIOCT Act.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n

To protect your privacy, try the Qwant<\/a> search engine, which does not collect your personal data.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For more tips on protecting your privacy, follow Qwant on its social networks (<\/em>Facebook<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Twitter<\/em><\/a>) and <\/em>join the Qwant Club on Telegram<\/em><\/a> to interact with our community.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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