Friday, 24 March, 2023

WhatsApp Warns UK Safety Law could Force Service Shutdown

<p>The head of WhatsApp has warned that the proposed online safety legislation in the UK could force the company to shut down its service in the country. The proposed law would require tech firms to protect their users from harmful content or face significant fines. However, WhatsApp argues that the bill would require the company to break its end-to-end encryption, which could compromise user privacy.&nbsp;</p>