The end-to-end encryption (E2EE) offered by WhatsApp and Messenger will comply with third party chat requirements under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), as explained by Meta.
The European Union (EU) will implement the Digital Markets Act (DMA) on Thursday, March 7. The rule’s implementation will necessitate that Meta provide interoperability support, Work on WhatsApp and Messenger together. This is called interoperability, which means that third party applications can also work together.
After the deployment of this system, WhatsApp and Messenger will be linked with messaging apps like Telegram, Line, and others. Meta revealed that they have been building an interoperable system for two years.
The third-party chat will prioritize sending messages, images, voicemails, videos, and attachments after the feature is activated. Meta stated that the company must have interoperability agreements with third-party providers before deploying it on behalf of Messenger and WhatsApp.
The company requires other providers to use WhatsApp’s Signal protocol for encryption, but said it will accept others if it finds they meet similar security standards. It also claims E2EE chats will be protected when sent via Signal whether or not another provider is used.
According to Meta, apps that receive chats from WhatsApp and Messenger users cannot be held responsible for any harmful actions.