WhatsApp rejects Britain's request to access encrypted messages

collected by :Molly Tony

LONDON: Facebook-owned whatsapp applications has reportedly rejected the English government's request to access encrypted messages which the authorities had made in the wake of recent horror attacks in the country.The inability to access terrorists' encrypted conversations is creating a "black hole" for safety services, Britain-based Sky break news quoted safety sources telling on Tuesday.Terrorists were "frequent users of encrypted apps" - specifically whatsapp applications and another application Telegram. We are prepared to cautiously review, validate and respond to law enforcement demands based on applicable law and policy". "Naturally, people have asked what end-to-end encryption means for the work of law enforcement. WhatsApp appreciates the work which law enforcement agencies do to save people secure around the world. We cautiously review, validate, and respond to law enforcement demands based on applicable law and policy, and we prioritise responses to emergency requests," whatsapp applications told in a statement.Encrypted messaging applications were used ahead of the attacks on Westminster, Manchester and London Bridge.

WhatsApp rejects calls to read encrypted messages

Messaging service whatsapp apps rejected a UK Gov. request to access its encrypted messages earlier this year, according to a new report. However, an inability to access encrypted messages has long-frustrated law enforcement and around eighty per cent of investigations into terrorism and other serious crimes are affected with encryption. Intelligence officials are hoping they can come to an agreement where they can access messages with a warrant. A report with Sky break news UK told officials are continue trying to get access to encrypted messages with a special warrant. 'When end-to-end encrypted, your messages, photos, videos, voice messages, documents, case updates and calls are secured from falling into the wrong hands.

WhatsApp rejected Gov. request to access encrypted messages

As it stated in The UK Gov. requested which whatsapp apps comes up with a way to offer access to encrypted messages this summer, Sky break news has learned - a request which was rejected with the instant messaging service. The inability to access terrorists' encrypted conversations is creating a "black hole" for safety services, according to a safety source. WhatsApp tells it "appreciates the work which law enforcement agencies do to save people secure around the world. We are prepared to cautiously review, validate and respond to law enforcement demands based on applicable law and policy". "We cautiously review, validate, and respond to law enforcement demands based on applicable law and policy, and we prioritise responses to emergency requests."