Comma Compliance

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The TeleMessage alternative for messaging compliance

Stress-free Signal compliance. Dispute-free audits. Operational integrity with zero user friction.

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At a glance

Capability Comma Compliance TeleMessage
Credential storage Secured — no unprotected credentials stored on device Archived credentials stored directly on phone
Local message encryption No unencrypted local message data Sends plaintext chat logs to archive service
Network attack resistance Resistant to MITM, DNS hijacking, and data interception Vulnerable to DNS spoofing and MITM attacks
Offline archiving Works even if user's device is offline Not supported
Device-side software No local install — zero battery or data impact Requires users to manage app updates
Deleted message capture Messages deleted from Signal, WhatsApp, and WeChat are still captured Not supported
Signal experience preserved Fully preserved — no app modifications required Not supported

Native capture

Signal-Native Capture

We capture messages directly from Signal's transport layer with no modified app, no hidden client-side agents, no intercepted keys.

Comma Compliance archive showing a captured Signal message thread with sentiment scoring

Tamper-proof

Client-Free, Tamper-Proof Capture

No local software means no local attack surface. Capture happens off-device — nothing on the phone for a third party to clone, intercept, or tamper with.

Comma Compliance audit log showing every user action timestamped and logged

TeleMessage is down. Comma is ready.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Comma capture Signal messages without modifying the app?
Comma operates as an authorized secondary device on the account — capturing messages directly from Signal's transport layer with no modified app, no hidden client-side agents, and no intercepted encryption keys. The Signal experience for your employees is completely unchanged.
What happens if an employee deletes a message?
Deleted messages are still captured. Comma records messages at the point of delivery, before any user-side deletion can occur. Your compliance archive stays complete regardless of employee actions.
Will Comma archive my employees' personal Signal, WhatsApp, or WeChat conversations?
No. Smart contact filtering means only business contacts and conversations are archived. Personal messages between employees and their private contacts are excluded by design — employee privacy is preserved.
What if a device is offline when a message arrives?
Comma is built for offline resilience. Messages are captured regardless of device state. You will never have a gap in your compliance archive due to connectivity issues.
Is Comma compliant with SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA Reg S-P?
Yes. Comma provides WORM-protected (write-once, read-many) immutable storage that meets SEC Rule 17a-4 requirements. Its privacy-first, off-device capture architecture supports FINRA Reg S-P compliance obligations out of the box.