WhatsApp to bring in encryption for backup chats after privacy fears

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Users can set encryption key for chats on Google Drive or iCloud to prevent authorities demanding access from provider

WhatsApp is allowing users to encrypt their backed-up chats, making them unreadable without access to a password or 64-digit encryption key.

 

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