Wed, 11 Jun 2025

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 WhatsApp tells BBC it backs Apple in legal row with UK over user data

The messaging app says the UK government's demands over data access could set a "dangerous precedent."

* WhatsApp has announced its support for Apple in its legal battle against the UK Home Office over user data privacy.
* The messaging app's boss, Will Cathcart, said that allowing governments to access encrypted data "could set a dangerous precedent" and embolden other nations to seek similar access.
* The UK Home Office demanded access to the global customers' data of Apple in the interests of national security, but critics argue this compromises millions of users' privacy.
* WhatsApp has applied to submit evidence to the court hearing Apple's bid to have the Home Office request overturned.
* Meta-owned WhatsApp says it will continue to stand up for people's right to private conversations online and will challenge any law or government request that seeks to weaken encryption.
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