The U.S. House of Representatives has officially banned WhatsApp on all government-issued devices, citing cybersecurity concerns including data protection weaknesses and encryption issues, according to Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Szpindor. The ban affects phones, desktops, and browsers, requiring staff to uninstall the app. Meta disputed the move, highlighting WhatsApp’s default end-to-end encryption and expressing hope for future approval, similar to the Senate’s stance. This ban joins recent restrictions on apps like TikTok and ChatGPT, reflecting growing efforts to safeguard sensitive House data amid escalating digital threats.
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