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english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Meta makes end-to-end encryption a default on Facebook Messenger

Meta is rolling out end-to-end encryption for calls and messages across its Facebook and Messenger platforms.
Encrypted chats will now be the standard for all users going forward. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Meta makes end-to-end encryption a default on Facebook Messenger

Meta is rolling out end-to-end encryption for calls and messages across Facebook and Messenger platforms.
Encrypted chats will now be the standard for all users going forward. [ more ]
Ars Technica
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Meta defies FBI opposition to encryption, brings E2EE to Facebook, Messenger

Meta has started enabling end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default for chats and calls on Messenger and Facebook despite opposition from law enforcement agencies.
The company plans to implement default end-to-end encryption for personal messages on Messenger and Facebook by the end of 2023. [ more ]
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Poynter
2 months ago
Media industry

Jimmy Finkelstein defends The Messenger's business model, claims the company was on track to break even - Poynter

Messenger CEO claims the outlet would have been profitable by August if it had remained open
The company closed in January after failing to raise enough money to keep it open [ more ]
WIRED
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

WhatsApp Chats Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps

WhatsApp will allow people to message users from other apps, thanks to new EU rules on interoperability.
Interoperability will initially focus on text messaging, with calls and group chats to be added in the future. [ more ]
Engadget
3 months ago
Digital life

Facebook and Instagram will block DMs to teens unless they're from a friend

Meta is expanding its restrictions on messaging between adults and under-18 users on Instagram to further protect younger teens.
Users under 16 (or 18, depending on their country) can no longer receive direct messages from anyone they don't follow by default. [ more ]
Social Media Today
3 months ago
Social media marketing

EU Users Will Soon Have the Option To Separate Their Facebook and IG Accounts

EU users can now separate their Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger accounts in compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Users can choose to maintain their data in isolation or continue to connect their accounts through Meta's Accounts Center. [ more ]
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