Texas AG Sues WhatsApp: Is Your 'Private' Chat Really Private?

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta, alleging they deceptively claim "end-to-end encryption" while actually accessing users' private messages. This action, brought under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, seeks to protect Texans' privacy and impose significant fines, highlighting broader concerns about corporate accountability in digital communication.