Scottish Government appoints Emma Martins to review WhatsApp and non-corporate device usage for data protection and transparency.

Scottish Government appoints former data protection commissioner, Emma Martins, to lead an external review into its use of WhatsApp and non-corporate devices, following concerns about data protection and transparency. The review will focus on mobile messaging app usage, non-corporate device usage in government business, and whether updates to the ministerial and civil service code are necessary. Emma Martins will analyze current practices and provide recommendations for future actions, considering best practices in other jurisdictions.

March 22, 2024
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