美国官员使用Signal和WhesApp等加密应用程序引起了透明度方面的关切。 U.S. officials' use of encrypted apps like Signal and WhatsApp raises transparency concerns.

加密的短信应用程序,如信号和WhessApp, 在美国政府官员中越来越受欢迎, 这引起了对透明度的担忧。 Encrypted messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp are becoming popular among U.S. government officials, raising concerns about transparency. 这些应用程序保证隐私,但常常绕过开放记录法。 These apps promise privacy but often bypass open records laws. 美联社发现与1 100多名政府工作人员和官员有关的账户,使个人使用和官方使用之间的区别复杂化。 The Associated Press found accounts linked to over 1,100 government workers and officials, complicating the distinction between personal and official use. 专家们建议通过独立的执法机构提高透明度,并对违法行为采取更严格的惩罚措施。 Experts suggest improving transparency through independent enforcement agencies and stricter penalties for violations.