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Technical feasibility

The government has publicly stated it does not intend to enforce the encrypted-message scanning provisions until doing so is technically feasible

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Jan 31, 2026
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How have major messaging platforms (WhatsApp, Signal, Apple) publicly responded to potential Ofcom technical notices under the Online Safety Act?

Major encrypted messaging providers — , — and device platform owner have publicly opposed provisions in the ’s that could let regulator compel “accredited” or other measures to inspect end‑to‑end encr...