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Meta denies WhatsApp privacy allegations as privacy lawsuit is filed
Jan 25, 2026
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by Jai Hamid
for CryptoPolitan
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A group of international plaintiffs has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that the company misled users regarding WhatsApp's privacy features. They claim Meta has been storing and analyzing messages, contrary to its promise of 'end-to-end encryption.' The case highlights concerns over user privacy and data security in the tech industry.
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A group of international plaintiffs on Friday filed a new lawsuit against Meta, claiming it lied about WhatsApp privacy and fooled users into thinking their chats were truly private. According to the lawsuit, Meta has been secretly storing, analyzing, and accessing messages it publicly claims are “end-to-end encrypted.” WhatsApp shows users a default privacy warning: […]
