Meta Is Being Sued Over Whether WhatsApp Really Encrypts Your Messages
A lawsuit alleges Meta falsely claims WhatsApp provides end-to-end encryption, potentially accessing user communications despite promises of privacy.Summary
Meta is facing a lawsuit from an international group of plaintiffs who claim WhatsApp’s advertised end-to-end encryption is misleading. The suit alleges that Meta and WhatsApp store and analyze user messages, contradicting claims that only the sender and recipient can access them. Plaintiffs hail from Australia, Brazil, India, Mexico, and South Africa, and are represented by multiple law firms, citing information from “whistleblowers.” Meta has strongly denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit “frivolous” and reaffirming its use of the Signal protocol for encryption. The plaintiffs are seeking class-action status, which could impact billions of WhatsApp users. Users concerned about privacy may consider alternative encrypted messaging apps like Signal or Viber, noting that some, like Telegram, require manual enabling of end-to-end encryption.
(Source：Lifehacker)