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It’s in you
Leaked messages written by the UK’s hapless former health secretary suggest it might be
Contents of archive seized on by anti-lockdown campaigners ahead of public inquiry entering a more public phase
Use of WhatsApp and other messaging channels has become widespread during the pandemic
Moves to undermine messaging encryption could embolden hostile nation states, Will Cathcart says
Technology marches on but business’s outdated approach to document retention does not
Tapping the mic in WhatsApp or iMessage is a way to maintain real connection in a text-first world
Plan to allow users to send payments to companies via messaging app runs into clashes with partners
Moxie Marlinspike will be replaced on an interim basis by WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton
The Facebook blackout was a reminder of our reliance on social media. That’s not entirely a bad thing
Wave of criticism hits tech group following its worst disruption in two years
Ireland levies one of largest penalties for GDPR abuses after pressure from other EU countries
Islamist group seeks to strike moderate tone in first press conference but Afghans fear reprisals
Number meant to act as emergency hotline for Afghan civilians to report violence and looting
Phone-hacking case is a test for the world’s largest democracy
At any age, to encounter someone new with whom you feel a genuine connection is an immeasurable gift
The Dominic Cummings-Boris Johnson chat shows how the messaging app dominates Westminster’s decision-making
Facebook-owned messaging platform says rules would allow New Delhi to conduct mass surveillance
Hamburg regulator reacts to messaging app’s controversial new privacy policy
Facebook-owned messaging app relaunches a year after being blocked by regulators
Good Law Project brings case over the awarding of nine contracts worth £650m to three groups
Irish technology watchdog to probe possible breach of GDPR by social media platform
Company says it needs time to clear up confusion and misinformation
Tech group’s spectacular own goal is not fatal
Facebook-owned messaging app says people have misinterpreted changes to its privacy policies
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