Security experts have warned the Government against weakening encryption
And 11 million are from the UK
People won’t like their messages being read by others, Will Cathcart argues
Use of private channels by MPs poses a risk to security, accountability and transparency, says watchdog
Irish Data Protection Comission has sent draft ruling to EU counterparts. Meta has said it could close Facebook and Instagram if the EU tightens the rules
A Russian court has accused Meta of extremist activity for allowing Facebook and Instagram users to post threats of violence and death against Russian soldiers and President Vladimir Putin.
Looks to turn public opinion against private communications
Targets include journalists, dissidents, human rights activists and critics of authoritarian regimes and their families
Meanwhile WhatsApp has published a new privacy policy for users in Ireland and across Europe
WhatsApp is seeking to quash the fine imposed for sharing users' personal data with Facebook