US House Bans WhatsApp from Staff Devices over Security Concerns
US House blocks WhatsApp on official devices, citing serious data security risks. Here's what it means and what staff are using instead.
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US House Bans WhatsApp from Staff Devices over Security Concerns US House Bans WhatsApp from Staff Devices: What It Means and Why It Matters Concerns around digital security in government institutions have escalated with the US House banning WhatsApp from staff devices . The move, officially confirmed through a memo by the Office of Cybersecurity, points to WhatsApp’s “high risk” nature, citing a lack of transparency, limited encryption of stored data, and broader vulnerability concerns. While WhatsApp remains one of the most widely used messaging apps globally, government agencies have been increasingly cautious about how its backend infrastructure handles sensitive communications. This blog unpacks why the ban was enforced, what alternatives are being suggested, how WhatsApp responded, and what the broader implications could be for tech policy and privacy. Image Credits:Aytac Unal/Anadolu Agency / Getty Images Security Concerns Trigger WhatsApp Ban by US House The decision to ban WhatsApp from US House staff devices stems from a growing distrust in ho…