

Without encryption, private messages can be read by the company behind the app, as well as third parties such as governments that collect private data on their citizens. One feature to look for is end-to-end encryption (E2EE).

From WhatsApp to Snapchat, messaging apps provide a free and easy-to-use service to communicate with friends, family, and co-workers.īefore you search on the app stores or ask your friends about their messaging app of choice, be sure to take a step back and examine each app’s practices when it comes to protecting your privacy.
