Posted 2/4/2024, 12:01:29 PM
Information Commissioner Intervenes Over Deleted Government Messages on WhatsApp, Other Apps
- Scottish Information Commissioner launching intervention into government's use of informal messaging like WhatsApp
- Concerns raised after COVID inquiry found officials deleted messages about government business
- Commissioner says failing to retain full record of decisions "subverts" FOI laws
- Intervention will review current practices and recommend improvements for retaining communications
- First Minister commissioned external review into use of mobile messaging apps in government after inquiry