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Messenger

End-to-End Encryption on Messenger Explained

We’re sharing a quick overview of end-to-end encryption and what it means for your Messenger chats.

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

Meta

Investing In Privacy

In honor of Data Privacy Day, we’re looking at areas that have benefited from our privacy investments.

January 25, 2024February 29, 2024

Messenger

Launching Default End-to-End Encryption on Messenger

We’re rolling out end-to-end encryption for all personal chats and calls on Messenger and Facebook, making them even more private and secure.

December 6, 2023December 11, 2023

Meta

New Tools to Support Independent Research

We are rolling out our Meta Content Library and API tools to support public interest research.

November 21, 2023September 26, 2024

Meta

Feedback Is a Gift: How We Collaborate to Build Privacy-First Experiences

We brought together nearly 100 outside experts, academics, and advocates to discuss building privacy-first products and processes.

October 5, 2023January 24, 2024

Meta

Privacy Matters: Meta’s Generative AI Features

We included important privacy safeguards in our new generative AI features to protect people’s information and help them understand how the features work.

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

Meta

Integrity and Transparency Reports, First Quarter 2023

Today marks five years since publishing our first Community Standards Enforcement Report.

May 17, 2023June 13, 2023

Meta

Transparency Report, Second Half 2022

We’re publishing our biannual transparency report for the second half of 2022.

May 17, 2023June 13, 2023

WhatsApp Chat Lock: Making Your Most Intimate Conversation Even More Private

Locked chats are kept in a folder that can only be accessed via password or biometric.

May 15, 2023May 22, 2023

Meta

Upholding Our Commitment to Protecting Your Privacy: What the FTC Gets Wrong

The FTC’s latest complaint against Meta is a political stunt. Since 2019, we’ve overhauled our approach to privacy, investing $5 billion in a rigorous privacy program.

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023

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Data and Privacy

End-to-End Encryption on Messenger Explained

Investing In Privacy

Launching Default End-to-End Encryption on Messenger

New Tools to Support Independent Research

Feedback Is a Gift: How We Collaborate to Build Privacy-First Experiences

Privacy Matters: Meta’s Generative AI Features

Integrity and Transparency Reports, First Quarter 2023

Transparency Report, Second Half 2022

WhatsApp Chat Lock: Making Your Most Intimate Conversation Even More Private

Upholding Our Commitment to Protecting Your Privacy: What the FTC Gets Wrong

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