Documentation on Mobile Messaging Applications Policy: FOI release

Information requested

All documentation, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the ban on WhatsApp on work devices following recommendations in the Martins report, between June 10 2025 and July 1 2025.

Response

I enclose a copy of some of the information which you have requested. These documents will be released to you directly by email in a PDF format.

Exemption(s) apply under section(s) s.29(1)(a), s.30(b)(i), s.30(b)(ii) and s.38(1)(b) of FOISA in relation to some of the information you have requested. These exemptions are specifically:

Formulation or development of Scottish Government Policy, Free and Frank Provision of Advice, Free and Frank Provision of View and Personal Data relating to a third party.

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FOI 202500477780 - Information Released - Annex

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