Ok, I'm starting to think this article is click-bait. There is no need for a backdoor with WhatsApp because messages are stored on the device. If police have th

Ok, I'm starting to think this article is click-bait. There is no need for a backdoor with WhatsApp because messages are stored on the device. If police have the device on hand, they should be able to see the messages (assuming they can unlock it.) https://www.facebook.com/safety/groups/law/guidelines/ https://www.facebook.com/safety/groups/law/guidelines/ > International Legal Process Requirements > We disclose account records solely in accordance with our terms of service and applicable law. A Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty request or letter rogatory may be required to compel the disclosure of the contents of an account. Further information can be found here.