End-to-end encryption (E2EE) ensures that messages are scrambled before leaving your phone and can only be read by the intended recipient upon decryption.
Metadata information collected by WhatsApp, such as communication patterns, is not encrypted and could be accessed or shared.
Encryption cannot safeguard against social engineering attacks or instances where individuals are tricked into revealing sensitive information.
While E2EE protects message content, metadata like communication details can still provide insights into user behavior and contacts.