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SNP Government ministers banned from using WhatsApp following Covid deletion scandal


Published on 2024-12-17 10:00:31 - Daily Record
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  • John Swinney has banned the use of WhatsApp for government business after the scandal of deleted messages during covid. SNP Ministers and civil servants will no longer be able to use mobile messaging apps from spring next year.

The Scottish Government has banned its ministers from using TikTok on official devices due to security concerns, following a similar move by the UK Government. This decision was made after a security review highlighted potential risks associated with the app, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. The ban does not extend to personal devices, but ministers are advised to be cautious. This policy reflects growing international concerns about data privacy and the potential for foreign government access to user data through such applications. The move comes amidst heightened scrutiny over data security and the influence of foreign technology firms, with the Scottish Government emphasizing the protection of sensitive information.

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