Signal

Signal ''is a cross-platform encrypted messaging service developed by the Signal Foundation and Signal Messenger. It uses the Internet to send one-to-one and group messages, which can include files, voice notes, images and videos''

To enhance flexibility, the Commission offers the possibility to use the Signal application for safer exchange of instant messages – the app is also available now in the EC App Store.

The use of Signal is endorsed only for information categorised as “Commission Use (CU)” or “Publicly Available (PA)”, in the following cases: - As a backup option in case Official Commission applications are not available; - To communicate with third parties who do not have access to the official Commission applications; - To quickly communicate with team members, colleagues, etc… about non-working related info.

Signal Desktop is available as a virtualised application.