Federal workers say they increasingly distrust platforms like Facebook
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Summary
Federal workers in the US have changed their communication habits, shifting to encrypted messaging app Signal, due to concern that their messages could be leaked to the government under the Trump administration.
They are also distrustful of technology companies that have allied with the Trump administration, such as Meta, and fear that these companies could turn over user information to the government.
Google recently removed celebrations like Pride Month and Black History Month from its calendar of holidays, which has added to this unease among employees.
Privacy experts have long cautioned about how data held by technology companies could be used against users.
Workers’ activities could be monitored on forums such as r/fednews, where users share security tips and warnings.
Even on Signal, there’s heightened vigilance, with some workers changing their display names to protect their identities.