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U.S. House Bans WhatsApp on Government Devices Over Privacy Concerns

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move raising questions about digital privacy and government tech policy, the U.S. House of Representatives has officially banned the use of WhatsApp on government-issued devices. The decision, issued by Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Szpindor, cites a lack of transparency surrounding Meta’s data privacy and security practices as the primary concern.

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