Whatsapp CEO

In an update, WhatsApp said, “Media and messages you back up aren't protected by WhatsApp end-to-end encryption while in Google Drive”

Last week, the company said it cannot build a software to trace the origin of a message on its platform

WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption has been questioned by authorities

WhatsApp said it cannot build a software to trace the origin of a message on its platform

The company said it will not weaken the privacy protections it provides to its users via end-to-end encryption of messages

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had asked WhatsApp to curb fake news on its platform and work with law enforcement agencies

Ravi Shankar Prasad requested WhatsApp CEO Chris Daniels to set up a grievance officer in India

The government also asked Daniels to work closely with law enforcement agencies

The government also sought a technological solution from WhatsApp to trace the origin of fake messages