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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Monday, 13 April 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Prime Minister: WhatsApp

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Whatsapps messages on 10 Downing Street official iPhones are automatically backed up to a cloud or central server.

Answer

There is established guidance on the management and recording of electronic communications on non-corporate channels. We keep all guidance around the use of non-corporate communications under review to ensure it remains fit for purpose.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124137
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Prime Minister WhatsApp
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk