WhatsApp Privacy Under Scrutiny: Former Meta Contractors Allege Unfettered Access to Encrypted Chats
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Firstpost•30-01-2026, 12:10
WhatsApp Privacy Under Scrutiny: Former Meta Contractors Allege Unfettered Access to Encrypted Chats
- •Former Meta contractors claim WhatsApp chats, supposedly end-to-end encrypted, were accessible to employees and staff.
- •US law enforcement is investigating these allegations under "Operation Sourced Encryption," as reported by Bloomberg.
- •Contractors working through Accenture Plc told investigators they and colleagues had "unfettered access" to WhatsApp messages.
- •One contractor claimed personal access and spoke to a Facebook team member who could access old encrypted messages for criminal investigations.
- •Meta denies the claims, stating it's "not possible" for employees or contractors to access encrypted communications.
Why It Matters: WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption is under federal investigation due to claims of employee access.
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