Regulatory scrutiny reaches META: new questions about WhatsApp privacy

CoconutWaterBoy · 2026-02-10T00:05:03+00:00

META is under increasing regulatory pressure due to employee and privacy advocate complaints regarding WhatsApp's security. Critics question the robustness of data protection, raising doubts about internal access to user messages. Despite reaffirming security protocols, scrutiny continues. Nonetheless, META's stock remains stable, reflecting market confidence despite privacy challenges.

CoconutWaterBoy

2026-02-10 00:05:03

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META faces increasing regulatory pressure following complaints from employees and privacy advocates questioning the security of WhatsApp. Critics argue that data protection guarantees are not as robust as publicly promoted, and that internal personnel could access user messages. This situation has intensified scrutiny over the company’s privacy practices on its messaging platform.

The controversy has gained visibility especially after influential figures like Elon Musk publicly expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the end-to-end encryption used by WhatsApp. These questions have sown uncertainty around the security measures implemented by the app.

In response to these allegations, META has reaffirmed its stance, stating that WhatsApp’s cryptographic protocols maintain high security standards and that the integrity of the encryption remains solid. However, regulatory scrutiny continues to grow within the industry.

Despite the controversy, META’s shares have remained relatively stable, trading around $672, suggesting that the market still trusts the company’s strength despite the reputation challenges it faces regarding user privacy.

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