“Scoop: WhatsApp banned on House staffers’ devices”, Axios, June 23, 2025:
“The U.S. House’s chief administrative officer informed congressional staffers Monday that messaging app WhatsApp is banned on their government devices, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: The ban, which centers on the vulnerability of staffers’ data, comes as Congress is also taking steps to limit the use of AI programs it deems similarly risky.
What they’re saying: “The Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high-risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use,” the CAO said in an email obtained by Axios…….”
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