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WhatsApp Agrees Not To Share Data With Facebook… For Now
The messaging app maker has said it won't share data with its parent company, as the Information Commissioner concludes its privacy probe
BlackBerry Sues Facebook Over Instagram, WhatsApp Tech
Facebook's tools use technology and interface patents from the once-popular BlackBerry Messenger platform, claims the Canadian company's lawsuit
WhatsApp Yet To Resolve EU Data Sharing Concerns
Irish data regulator confirms WhatsApp has still not proposed measures to settle European data sharing concerns
WhatsApp Business Version Debuts On Android
WhatsApp Business promises to overhaul the experience for SMBs
Skype Gets End-To-End Encryption With Signal Protocol
The latest preview version of Skype introduces Private Conversations, using the same secure protocol used by WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Google
Facebook Dismisses Claim WhatsApp Chat Groups Can Be Infiltrated
Facebook denies claim by German researchers that there is any secret way into WhatsApp groups chats
WhatsApp Halts Windows Phone 8, BlackBerry OS Support
WhatsApp announces it is pulling the plug on Windows Phone 8 and BlackBerry OS
French Watchdog Finds WhatsApp-Facebook Data Sharing Illegal
The CNIL has given WhatsApp and Facebook one month to bring themselves into compliance with French data protection law or face a fine
WhatsApp Code Hints At Future iPad Version
WhatsApp for iPad could arrive soon as Facebook continues push into business market
Fake WhatsApp Downloaded More Than 1m Times From Google Play
The fraudulent developer managed identify themselves as 'WhatsApp Inc.' on Google Play, bypassing the company's filters
Major WhatsApp Outage Impacts Millions Of People
What went wrong? Major outage across the world sees WhatsApp offline for at least half an hour
Legal Changes Could Mean More Privacy Restrictions For Facebook, Skype
A legal opinion and a vote by MEPs could signal more restrictions on what social media and digital communications firms can do with users' data
WhatsApp Live Location Enables Real-Time Location Tracking
But the tracking feature has already raised concerns over safety and privacy
Amber Rudd: I Don’t Need To Understand Encryption To Demand Change
Tech firms should remember their 'moral' obligation to help fight militant attacks instead of 'sneering' at politicians, Rudd has said
WhatsApp Details Plans For Business Version Of Application
WhatsApp reveals more details about long-awaited business edition, promising verified accounts and ability to stop spam
Reports Suggest WhatsApp Is Blocked In China
Another example of the Chinese government's ongoing efforts to control the internet
Russian Authorities Blame Telegram For Concealing Terrorist Activities
More pressure placed on Telegram as its end-to-end encryption gives terrorists a place to hide
MEPs Ready To Fight For End-To-End Encryption Across EU
A European Parliament committee has called for end-to-end encryption to be enforced on all forms of digital communication
WhatApp Scam Tricks Users Into Handing Over Subscription Fee
WhatsApp hasn't charged a subscription since it was first launched in 2010
Facebook Fined By EU For ‘Misleading’ Over WhatsApp Deal
Zuckerberg's company ordered to pay £95m for misleading authorities during its purchase of WhatsApp
Mobile Messaging: From SMS To WhatsApp
WhatsApp Service Restored After Worldwide Outage
WhatsApp issues are still unclear after service goes down overnight
European WhatApp’s Data-Sharing Deal ‘Is Close’
Facebook's WhatsApp may soon be able to use customer data as agreement with European watchdogs nears
The Encryption Conundrum: How Terrorism Is Driving Today’s Privacy Discussion
WhatsApp becomes the latest centre of attention as encryption vs privacy debate once again rears its head
Home Secretary Slams WhatsApp’s ‘Completely Unacceptable’ Encryption After London Attacks
Messaging service providers such as WhatsApp and Apple are offering militants 'a place to hide', says home secretary
WhatsApp & Telegram Patch ‘Severe’ Vulnerabilities
'Severe vulnerability' found with encrypted chat apps that could allow attackers to take complete control of user accounts
WhatsApp ‘Tests’ Business Messaging System With Startups
WhatsApp is working with Y Combinator to test business messages so Facebook can make some money from its expensive acquisition
Tales In Tech History: WhatsApp
Popular messaging app celebrates 8th birthday.