AI-generated SAMPLE Signal Privacy Analysis — June 2026
- App
- Signal
- Category
- Messaging
- Test Date
- 2026-06-15
- App Version
- 7.20.1
- Android Version
- Android 15
- Privacy Score
- 9/10
Overview
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Signal remains one of the strongest privacy-respecting messaging applications available on Android.
Network Traffic
Analysis of network traffic during clean installation and first launch shows connections only to Signal’s own infrastructure. No third-party analytics or advertising endpoints were contacted.
Permissions Analysis
Signal requests permissions that are strictly necessary for its core functionality:
- Camera: Required for sending photos and video calls
- Record Audio: Required for voice messages and calls
- Read Contacts: Optional — used to discover which contacts use Signal
- Post Notifications: Standard for notification delivery
All permissions are presented with clear rationale and can be denied individually.
Trackers
No trackers were detected. Signal uses no third-party analytics, crash reporting, or advertising SDKs.
Privacy Policy
The privacy policy is transparent about data collection practices and aligns with observed application behavior.
Score
9/10 — Deduction for requiring phone number as identifier.