Teignmouth Town Council says it has taken decisive action and removed some CCTV in public blocks.
The claim was brought over concerns the technology can be used in an arbitrary or discriminatory way.
Three in four parents fear their child cannot make safe choices about personal data online, the data watchdog finds.
Signal says its systems are secure but it is taking reports of targeted attempts to hack some officials "very seriously".
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TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.
The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.
Vicky O'Neil has raised concerns about how long it is taking the island to bring in new laws.
