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BundesMessenger, a secure messenger for Germany’s public administration
BundesMessenger is a modified version of Element which we’re working with BWI to develop and maintain.
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Element is a Matrix-based end-to-end encrypted messenger and secure collaboration app. It’s decentralised for digital sovereign self-hosting, or through a hosting service such as Element Matrix Services. Element operates on the open Matrix network to provide interoperability and easy connections.
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The Online Safety Bill: An attack on encryption
The Online Safety Bill has some genuinely good intentions, but the proposed legislation is remarkably poor.
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Element is one of fourteen messaging apps blocked by Central Indian Government
Element is one of 14 messaging apps blocked by the Central Indian Government which - we believe from media reports - relates to Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
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Element (Matrix) launches Chatterbox, end-to-end encrypted embedded chat
We’re outrageously pleased to launch Chatterbox, an end-to-end encrypted embedded chat built on Matrix!
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Verifying your Matrix devices is becoming mandatory
From April 2026, only verified devices can send or receive end-to-end encrypted message on Element.