Facebook delays rollout of encrypted messaging amid child safety fears
Facebook has delayed a rollout of encrypted messaging amid fears such a move could put children at greater risk of exploitation and abuse.
Meta, which owns the social networking giant as well as the messaging service WhatApp, said it is taking time to “get this right” and pledged to work to strike a balance between privacy and safety online.
The company previously said it was aiming to rollout encrypted messaging in its Messenger and Instagram apps at one stage in 2022, but has now said it will not be complete until 2023.
Source: Facebook delays rollout of encrypted messaging amid child safety fears | The Independent
