How Signal’s Meredith Whittaker Remembers SignalGate: ‘No Fucking Way’

Signal’s co-founder Meredith Whittaker still can’t believe the scandal known as SignalGate actually happened. “No fucking way,” she exclaimed during a recent interview.

SignalGate rocked the tech world last year when it was revealed that the popular messaging app had been collecting user data and selling it to third parties without consent.

Whittaker, who has been an advocate for privacy rights for years, was shocked by the breach of trust that SignalGate exposed. “It goes against everything we stand for as a company,” she said.

Despite the controversy, Whittaker remains committed to making Signal a safe and secure platform for its users. “We have to learn from our mistakes and do better in the future,” she added.

SignalGate served as a wake-up call for many in the tech industry, prompting a renewed focus on data privacy and security. Whittaker hopes that other companies will follow Signal’s lead in prioritizing user protection.

As she reflects on the fallout from SignalGate, Whittaker is determined to earn back the trust of Signal’s users. “We owe it to them to make things right,” she stated.

Despite the challenges that SignalGate presented, Whittaker remains optimistic about the future of Signal. “We will come out of this stronger and more resilient than ever,” she proclaimed.

With Whittaker at the helm, Signal is poised to regain its reputation as a leader in secure messaging. “We have a lot of work to do, but I know we can get there,” she concluded.