A few days ago we rejoice far WhatsApp to encrypt their messages with an open platform from end to end. This makes each message delivered through this instant messaging service has a unique key that is locally decrypts among people participating in a conversation.
In short, since it was activated this encrypted end-to end, suggests that WhatsApp, or a third, can see the messages they are sending two or more people. Of course, there are some data and metadata in one way or another, the service will continue to collect.
what are the data that does not protect WhatsApp?
as reported in paragraph privacy under the conditions of use of the service, WhatsApp stores the time and date of messages that were successfully received, including phone numbers involved in messages. This, according to the company, is to comply with the laws of each country.
on the other hand, files are sent through WhatsApp service will be held on the platform servers for a short period of time. After that will be eliminated, including any information that may associate or files to a user.
In OhMyGeek! Radio – Chapter 080, also we tell you about enabling encryption end to end WhatsApp, plus recommend that independent messages now are encrypted, it is never good and / or advisable to share private or commercial information services messaging.
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