The Wall Street Journal Reported Late Wednesday, Meta To Start Fully Encrypting Messages On Facebook and Instagram
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The Wall Street Journal reports that Meta Platforms Inc. will begin fully encrypting messages on Facebook and Instagram. This move towards enhanced privacy could affect user trust and regulatory scrutiny.

December 07, 2023 | 9:50 am
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Meta's decision to fully encrypt messages on Facebook and Instagram may increase user trust due to enhanced privacy, but could also attract more regulatory scrutiny.
While the move to full encryption is likely to be viewed positively by users concerned about privacy, it may also raise concerns among regulators who are wary of the inability to monitor communications for illegal activities. The net impact on the stock price is uncertain, as the positive user trust aspects are somewhat balanced by potential regulatory challenges.
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