US agency closes investigation into Meta's access to encrypted WhatsApp messages

12 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28

The probe ended soon after a Commerce Department investigator shared preliminary conclusions with other federal officials earlier this year.
The abrupt closure halts a law enforcement inquiry into allegations challenging Meta’s claims about WhatsApp’s privacy protections.
The investigation’s shutdown follows internal coordination efforts, with officials and sources remaining anonymous due to concerns about retaliation and lack of authorization to discuss the matter.

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