It seems that Facebook is about to reverse years of promises around the integrity and independence of its flagship WhatsApp messaging platform. And coming off the back of the worst year of PR for the social media giant, the implications for the future of WhatsApp could be game-changing.
WhatsApp has also become central to the debates within national security and counter-terrorism focusing on encryption and law enforcement access to data. Platforms like WhatsApp override national intercept arrangements with telcos and internet service providers. This does not sit well with government and law enforcement, even as the individuals who deride the lack of access often rely on the secure messaging themselves.
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