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Scottish Government to cease use of WhatsApp by spring, says Forbes

Scottish Government to cease use of WhatsApp by spring, says Forbes


Published on 2024-12-17 20:21:38 - MSN
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  • Scottish Government to cease use of WhatsApp by spring, says Forbes - The Scottish Government had been criticised for its handling of informal messages from the pandemic.

The Scottish Government has decided to stop using WhatsApp for official communications by spring, as announced by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. This decision follows concerns over the use of informal messaging apps for government business, particularly highlighted during the UK Covid Inquiry. Forbes emphasized that while WhatsApp will be phased out, other secure communication methods will be adopted to ensure transparency and proper record-keeping. The move comes after it was revealed that key figures like former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her chief of staff, Liz Lloyd, used WhatsApp extensively during the Covid-19 crisis, raising issues about the deletion of messages and the lack of formal documentation. The Scottish Government aims to address these transparency and accountability issues by transitioning to more formal and secure communication platforms.

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