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When they say that only "you" have access to read the encrypted message (at the end) could they be being disingenuous with that interpretation? Take this scena
by Melatonic 4y ago
When they say that only "you" have access to read the encrypted message (at the end) could they be being disingenuous with that interpretation?
Take this scenario for example:
1. E2E is not broken in anyway by Meta/Whatsapp. In this scenario only both WhatsApp clients (and thus you and the other person) have access to the messages. This is required for you to even read the messages in the first place.
2. The WhatsApp local instance is running on YOUR device under YOUR username / digital identity. From a legal perspective is it possible that since the app is running under your username that it is also considered "you" ?
3. If number 2 is true then it might give the local WhatsApp instance legal shield to read and do anything it wishes (locally) with the message content. And then of course this could be sent separately back to Meta/Whatsapp in a very small format easily mixed in with other traffic.