Erosion of free speech? Cameron pledges to ban Snapchat and WhatsApp — RT UK
PM David Cameron may block encrypted messaging platforms Snapchat and
WhatsApp if the Conservatives win May’s general election, as part of
the party’s agenda to bolster surveillance powers following last week’s
terror attacks in Paris.
During a meeting with Britain’s security chiefs, the Prime
Minister pledged to halt the use of communications platforms that
can withstand snooping from security services who are in
possession of a warrant.
Such software applications focus on popular messaging and social
networking apps that deploy encryption techniques to protect
users data.
WhatsApp, Apple’s iMessage and FaceTime, which encrypt
information in this manner, could all be targeted by the
Conservatives’ proposed policy.
Cameron also pledged to revive the Tories’ much-criticized
“snoopers charter” to aid security officials in
monitoring online activity.
