End government by WhatsApp, urges former GCHQ head (www.theguardian.com)

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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”.

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[-] Deebster@programming.dev 16 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

It took me a bit to parse this title; at first I thought GCHQ was calling for the use of WhatsApp to end the government.

Unfortunately, with this government I've learnt their alternative would be to give another juicy contract to one of their lovers, school chums or donors.

[-] kras@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

Yeah that title could have been clearer

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