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by throwaway290 102 days ago
> WhatsApp iPhone syncs to iCloud unencrypted by default[1].

Not true. You must choose to enable it or not when you set up new phone. On mine it does not back up
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monooso 102 days ago
If you must "choose to enable" encryption, that implies it's off by default. If so, GP's statement is accurate.
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throwaway290 102 days ago
No, I mean you must select yes or no. can't use WhatsApp until you make a choice yourself.
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simsla 102 days ago
Choose to enable backups.
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