Emma Martins' Independent Review: Scottish Government to Phase Out Mobile Messaging Apps on Official Devices

The Scottish Government will ban mobile messaging apps like WhatsApp on official devices by spring 2025, following Emma Martins independent review. The policy includes updated guidance and training to enhance security, records management, and communication transparency within government operations.

Emma Martins' Independent Review: Scottish Government to Phase Out Mobile Messaging Apps on Official Devices

Assessment of Scottish Government's Use of Mobile Messaging Apps and Non-Corporate Technology

The Scottish Government has announced a major policy shift to cease the use of mobile messaging apps, including WhatsApp, on official devices by spring 2025.

The decision follows an independent review led by Emma Martins, which scrutinised the government’s use of non-corporate technologies in its operations.

Commissioned in March 2024, the review provides twenty recommendations to improve corporate governance and ensure transparent and accountable communication practices.

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