The recent closure of a US government investigation into WhatsApp's privacy practices has reignited discussions about the security of encrypted messaging. The inquiry, led by the Office of Export Enforcement under the US Commerce Department, suggested that Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, could access users' encrypted messages. An agent involved in the investigation stated that there were no limits to the types of messages Meta could potentially view. However, Meta has strongly denied these allegations, asserting that WhatsApp employs end-to-end encryption, meaning only the sender and receiver can access the content of messages. Andy Stone, a spokesperson for Meta, emphasized that the claims regarding access to encrypted communications are 'patently false' and noted that the Bureau of Industry and Security had previously disavowed the investigation. WhatsApp has consistently promoted its encryption as a key privacy feature since its launch in 2016, even challenging regulations that could compromise user privacy. This situation highlights that privacy extends beyond encryption, as device security and metadata can also pose risks.