Sir David Omand tells parliamentary inquiry the platform should be restricted to ‘background mood music’

The former head of GCHQ has called for an end to the government handling crises over WhatsApp, saying the platform might suit gossip and informal exchanges but is inappropriate for important decision-making.

Sir David Omand, who ran the UK intelligence service before becoming the permanent secretary of the Home Office and the Cabinet Office, criticised the way government was conducted in the pandemic and said future crises should be handled with “proper process”.

  • mannycalavera
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    11 months ago

    there is the PGP email standard.

    I don’t think Hilary was using PGP to be fair.

    • jabjoeEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Even if she was, it is a legitimate problem using non-gov email for gov business. Though the crazy thing is those calling to “lock her up” support politicians doing far worse.