WhatsApp would not remove end-to-end encryption for UK law, says chief

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WhatsApp would refuse to comply with requirements in the online safety bill that attempted to outlaw end-to-end encryption, the chat app’s boss has said, casting the future of the service in the UK in doubt.

Published 3 months ago · London, United Kingdom

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