Comment by rcme

One thing I don't understand is, why are E2EE messages on Whats App impervious to a subpoena? Take this example: let's say I had evidence of a crime, but I put it in a safe with an unknown-to-me code, locked it, and put the safe in my basement. I could see the DOJ compelling me to get the safe opened if possible. In the case of Whats App, the E2EE is merely a promise to users from Meta. Nothing is stopping Meta from deploying an updated app version that phones home message contents. What can Meta not be compelled to release such an update?