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Why are Facebook Messenger and Instagram delaying the arrival of encrypted messages?
This delay is being put down to concern about protecting young users but it means that Mark Zuckerberg's privacy project is taking a hit.
Wed Nov 24 2021
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Facebook encrypts Messenger calls in privacy move
The move comes as the sanctity of data on smartphones becomes an increasingly sensitive topic.
Mon Aug 16 2021
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Apple revives encryption debate with move on child exploitation
Apple said its initiative would help protect children from predators who use communication tools to recruit and exploit them.
Sat Aug 07 2021
![WhatsApp to delay launch of update business features after privacy backlash WhatsApp to delay launch of update business features after privacy backlash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71594095041_whatsapp.jpg)
WhatsApp to delay launch of update business features after privacy backlash
WhatsApp said the update was focused on allowing users to message with businesses and does not affect personal conversations.
Fri Jan 15 2021
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Signal, Telegram see demand spike as new WhatsApp terms stir debate
New installs of WhatsApp fell 11% in the first seven days of 2021 compared with the prior week.
Mon Jan 11 2021
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FBI head helped Facebook defend encryption he's now fighting
Last month, Wray said internet companies were "increasingly shielding indispensable information about those threats from any form of lawful access through warrant-proof encryption."
Fri May 01 2020
![BlackBerry teams with Samsung for 'spy-proof' tablet for Germany BlackBerry teams with Samsung for 'spy-proof' tablet for Germany](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61448889529_BlackberrySign.jpg)
BlackBerry teams with Samsung for 'spy-proof' tablet for Germany
The device, a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, includes a security card and encryption and certification software developed by BlackBerry's Secusmart.
Fri Sep 02 2016
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WhatsApp toughens encryption after Apple-FBI row
WhatsApp said it had implemented "full end-to-end encryption," a move which steps up privacy but may lead to conflicts with law enforcement agencies.
Wed Apr 06 2016
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FBI, Apple to appear before Congress for hearing on encryption
The head of the FBI and Apple's general counsel will testify before Congress next week on whether it should help agents unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters.
Fri Feb 26 2016
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China passes controversial counter-terrorism law
The new law requires technology firms to hand over sensitive information such as encryption keys to the government and allows the military to venture overseas on counter-terror operations.
Sun Dec 27 2015
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New privacy battle looms after moves by Apple, Google
The issue is part of a long-running debate over whether tech gadgets should have privacy-protecting encryption.
Wed Oct 01 2014