CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed that the CIA allows the use of the encrypted messaging app Signal for work-related communications. This revelation came during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, following a report from The Atlantic about Trump's officials discussing military plans in a Signal group chat. Ratcliffe stated that using Signal is standard practice for CIA officers, and highlighted that any work discussions must also be documented through official channels to ensure compliance with regulations. He emphasized that his own communications were lawful and devoid of classified information.
When I was confirmed as CIA director, Signal was loaded onto my computer at the CIA as it is for most CIA officers.
It is permissible to use to communicate and coordinate for work purposes, provided that any decisions that are made are also recorded through formal channels.
My communications in a Signal message group were entirely permissible and lawful and did not include classified information.
The CIA routinely uses the end-to-end encrypted app.
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