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They don't need to read messages to identify spam: https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/02/how-whatsapp-is-fighting-spam-after-its-encryption-rollout/ https://techcru

• ffpip 6y ago
  But they do send recent messages when you report someone. > Once reported, WhatsApp receives the most recent messages sent to you by a reported user or group, as well as information on your recent interactions with the reported user. https://faq.whatsapp.com/general/security-and-privacy/staying-safe-on-whatsapp/?lang=en https://faq.whatsapp.com/general/security-and-privacy/stayin...
  • intricatedetail 6y ago
    So in theory authorities just have to "report" and then request the messages.
    • tmp538394722 6y ago
      No, that’s not how it works. If I have received a message I can report that message.
      • intricatedetail 6y ago
        I see. Still there shouldn't be such option and if it exists then how do you know the client won't be sending messages as if you were reporting them?
        • tmp538394722 6y ago
          You don’t think you should be able to report being harassed or spammed?