Explainer Explainer Could Meta be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp - and would it matter? 15 Apr15th April Science & Tech
Analysis Analysis Apple dilutes security for UK cloud users rather than renege on privacy commitments to all 21 Feb21st February Money
Meta bans Russian state media networks - but one vows to 'crawl through the cracks' 17 Sep17th September Science & Tech
Meta criticised after lowering WhatsApp minimum age from 16 to 13 12 Apr 202412th April 2024 Science & Tech
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Abuse victims write to tech bosses as Online Safety Bill nears final hurdle 18 Sep 202318th September 2023 Politics
You can now get WhatsApp updates from celebrities and sports clubs 13 Sep 202313th September 2023 Science & Tech
WhatsApp adding Twitter-like ability to follow with new feature 8 Jun 20238th June 2023 Science & Tech
Analysis Analysis Politicians are drawn to WhatsApp - and it may stop us ever knowing whole truth 2 Jun 20232nd June 2023 Politics
Messaging apps unite against UK's 'dangerous' Online Safety Bill 18 Apr 202318th April 2023 Science & Tech
WhatsApp backed by privacy campaigners over opposition to UK's online safety proposals 10 Mar 202310th March 2023 Science & Tech
WhatsApp users will be able to leave groups without everyone knowing - what other changes are happening? 9 Aug 20229th August 2022 Science & Tech
Watchdog calls for review into government use of private messaging apps 11 Jul 202211th July 2022 Science & Tech
Two Met officers sacked over 'discriminatory' messages including racist joke about Meghan 1 Jul 20221st July 2022 UK
Heineken warning after Father's Day 'free beer' offer on WhatsApp revealed as a scam 15 Jun 202215th June 2022 UK
Crucial government decisions made over messaging services deleted in 'many instances', court hears 22 Mar 202222nd March 2022 UK
Facebook loses bid to dismiss antitrust lawsuit demanding it sells WhatsApp and Instagram 12 Jan 202212th January 2022 Science & Tech
WhatsApp's new privacy policy comes into effect after record fine 22 Nov 202122nd November 2021 Science & Tech
WhatsApp users urged to be wary over 'friend in need' scam 11 Nov 202111th November 2021 Science & Tech
Podcast Podcast Obsession, reliance and regulation: Will Facebook be driven into obscurity? 12 Oct 202112th October 2021 UK
'No malicious activity' behind outage that hit Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp - but what happened? 5 Oct 20215th October 2021 Science & Tech
WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram outages caused by 'faulty configuration change' 5 Oct 20215th October 2021 Science & Tech
WhatsApp hit with record �225m fine for breaching EU privacy regulations 2 Sep 20212nd September 2021 World
WhatsApp launches 'View Once' feature for auto-deleting videos and pictures 4 Aug 20214th August 2021 Science & Tech
WhatsApp launches first global ad campaign following privacy policy backlash 14 Jun 202114th June 2021 Science & Tech
Encrypted messaging putting children at greater risk of online abuse, charity warns tech firms 26 Mar 202126th March 2021 UK
How 'religiously targeted' vaccine misinformation circulating on WhatsApp is being dealt with by faith groups 13 Mar 202113th March 2021 UK
WhatsApp launches second attempt at persuading users to accept privacy update 19 Feb 202119th February 2021 Science & Tech
WhatsApp delays launch of controversial feature after privacy backlash 15 Jan 202115th January 2021 Science & Tech
WhatsApp is updating its privacy rules - here's what you need to know 12 Jan 202112th January 2021 Science & Tech
Tech giants unite against company accused of WhatsApp hack 22 Dec 202022nd December 2020 Science & Tech
Facebook 'abuse of power' lawsuits call for it to sell off WhatsApp and Instagram 9 Dec 20209th December 2020 Science & Tech
Exclusive Exclusive UK has not ordered 'backdoor access' to WhatsApp messages 9 Dec 20209th December 2020 Science & Tech