Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC enforces against unfair or deceptive data practices and would have jurisdiction if Signal breached this no-monetization commitment.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this No Data Sale or Monetization clause as low severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

No Data Sale or Monetization — Signal

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What it is

Signal makes an absolute, unconditional promise never to sell, rent, or make money from your personal data or the content of your messages.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your personal data and message content will never be sold or used for advertising purposes, distinguishing Signal from most major messaging and social platforms that monetize user data.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This is one of the strongest anti-monetization commitments in consumer technology, with no carve-outs or exceptions, directly protecting users from targeted advertising or data brokerage.

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Signal does not sell, rent or monetize your personal data or content in any way – ever.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This commitment directly engages FTC Act Section 5 (15 U.S.C. §45) — if Signal were to breach this commitment, it would constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice enforceable by the FTC. Under CCPA §1798.100 et seq., this effectively constitutes a blanket opt-out of data sale for California residents. GDPR Art. 5(1)(b) purpose limitation principles are satisfied by this commitment. (2)

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC enforces against unfair or deceptive data practices and would have jurisdiction if Signal breached this no-monetization commitment.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Signal Privacy Policy

Entity

Signal

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 18, 2026

Last verified

April 18, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-003034

Document ID

CA-D-00305

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://signal.org/legal/

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SHA-256

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Signal | Document: Signal Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-003034
Captured: 2026-04-18 11:58:17 UTC | SHA-256: c987bd00ea1fa41c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/signal/signal-privacy-policy/no-data-sale-or-monetization/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Low

No Data Sale or Monetization