foyrkopp, 1 year ago Whatsapp is encrypted. The problem is the Metadata they want - i.e. your whole address book. I do not agree to Facebook having my phone number, but if you use WA and have my number, they have it, too - even if I don’t use WA myself. If you can convince your family to switch, use Signal or Matrix. Otherwise, use Shelter on your phone with a limited, WA-ony address book.
Whatsapp is encrypted. The problem is the Metadata they want - i.e. your whole address book.
I do not agree to Facebook having my phone number, but if you use WA and have my number, they have it, too - even if I don’t use WA myself.
If you can convince your family to switch, use Signal or Matrix.
Otherwise, use Shelter on your phone with a limited, WA-ony address book.