Businessman Víctor de Aldama has stated before the National Court that former President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero used mobile devices with advanced security systems, similar to those used in the mask scandal. Aldama could not confirm whether these phones came from the Civil Guard commander investigated in the Koldo case.
End-to-end encryption and ephemeral devices in politics 🔐
These secure phones often include messaging apps with end-to-end encryption, remote data wiping, and modified operating systems to prevent tracking. In the political sphere, their use aims to protect sensitive communications, but also raises questions about transparency in public management. The technology used allows for scheduled deletion of records, hindering subsequent audits.
The secure phone network: from conspiracy to the neighborhood group WhatsApp 😅
Aldama made it clear that, at least in the Balearic Islands, no commissions were charged for masks, unlike in the Canary Islands. Perhaps Balearic politicians used secure phones only to share recipes or memes, while in the Canary Islands they preferred the traditional method of envelopes under the table. In the end, technology is only as clean as the person handling it.