U.S. Senate warns members against Zoom use over data privacy and hacking issues, but stops short of banning app: report

Senators have reportedly been steered to make use of selection video conferencing platforms or apps for far flung working all through the lockdown.
Senators have reportedly been advised to use alternative video conferencing platforms or apps for remote working during the lockdown.Original article
Author: Newsweek

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