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Elon Musk Challenges WhatsApp on Data Privacy

A public dispute raises concerns about WhatsApp's metadata practices and its relationship with Meta.

  • Elon Musk accuses WhatsApp of exporting user data nightly for targeted advertising.
  • WhatsApp denies claims, emphasizing its end-to-end encryption for messages.
  • Security experts highlight the significance of metadata collected by WhatsApp.
  • WhatsApp's data-sharing with Meta remains a contentious issue.
  • Users are urged to understand the distinction between content encryption and metadata collection.
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