A judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming Meta's WhatsApp can access encrypted messages despite security claims. The case alleged the company made false privacy and security representations to users.
The dismissal marks a legal win for Meta in ongoing scrutiny over WhatsApp's data practices. The lawsuit had accused the messaging platform of contradicting its privacy messaging by possessing the technical ability to intercept encrypted communications.
WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption for messages, a feature the company has emphasized in marketing and public statements. The dismissed suit challenged whether Meta's encryption claims matched its actual technical capabilities and practices.
The ruling comes as Meta continues defending against multiple legal challenges regarding user privacy across its platforms. WhatsApp remains one of the world's most widely used messaging apps, with billions of users globally.
No additional details on the judge's reasoning for dismissal were immediately disclosed. The decision allows Meta to avoid proceeding to trial on the privacy allegations.
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