Posted 11/30/2023, 9:38:00 AM
French PM Bans Ministers from Using WhatsApp, Telegram Due to Security Risks, Mandates Switch to Local Apps
- French PM banned ministers from using WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal due to security flaws
- Ordered switch to French app Olvid by Dec 8th, which is certified by cybersecurity agency
- French gov't-developed app Tchap also allowed
- French digital minister confirmed gov't will use Olvid across all ministers in Dec
- Follows previous ban on social media, gaming and video apps from work devices over security