Messenger
Meta’s encryption plans will create ‘safe haven’ for paedophiles, Braverman says
Suella Braverman accused the company of failing to provide assurances that underage users will be protected from predators.
Braverman writes to Zuckerberg expressing concerns over Meta’s encryption plans
The Home Secretary told the Commons about the critical role that tech companies such as Meta play in supporting UK law enforcement agencies.
Record levels of internet grooming spark calls for stronger Online Safety Bill
New figures from the NSPCC show recorded online grooming crimes have jumped nearly 70% in three years.
Facebook admission shows child safety not a top priority, NSPCC says
Social network told MPs on Wednesday it expects a fall in reports of child sexual abuse once end-to-end encryption comes in.
New Year’s Eve activity breaks WhatsApp records
The messaging app had its busiest day ever for voice and video calling.
Facebook imposes forwarding limit on Messenger to slow spread of misinformation
Users of the chat platform will only be able to send content to five people or groups at a time.
Facebook redesigns Messenger app to make it smaller and faster
The social network says a rebuild has made the app faster and simpler to use.
Facebook gives parents more control over children’s use of Messenger app
The Parent Dashboard feature allows them to see who their child is chatting with.
New Messenger users can no longer sign up without a Facebook account
In 2015, the social network allowed people to use the messaging platform simply using their mobile phone number.