ToS;DR

The service allows you to use pseudonyms


Service: Signal
Status: APPROVED
Case: Pseudonyms are allowed
Changes: 4
Source: link
Author: Vincent (Mr. 404) (404) Staff


You may optionally add other information to your account, such as a profile name and profile picture. This information is end-to-end encrypted.</p> <p> <str
The terms state: "You may optionally add other information to your account, such as a profile name and profile picture. This information is end-to-end encrypted." The profile name is therefore not visible to Signal (and hence they cannot determine what it should say). The terms also otherwise do not mention restrictions on the name you choose.


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Version 4: 2018-07-25 12:34:51 UTC by Vincent (Mr. 404) (404) Staff

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Updated Analysis: The terms state: "You may optionally add other information to your account, such as a profile name and profile picture. This information is end-to-end encrypted." The profile name is therefore not visible to Signal (and hence they cannot determine what it should say). The terms also otherwise do not mention restrictions on the name you choose.

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