The battle over encrypted messaging
Tech Life
BBC
4.3 • 227 Ratings
🗓️ 29 July 2022
⏱️ 23 minutes
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Summary
The head of WhatsApp signals the firm will resist efforts to weaken its encryption, as the UK and EU look to enact legislation that could compel firms to scan messages.
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| 0:36.5 | This week the head of WhatsApp resists calls to weaken encryption in messaging apps in the name of child safety. |
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