Signal Not in Compliance With New IT Rules, Could Lose Safe Harbour Protection: Report
3 years, 6 months ago

Signal Not in Compliance With New IT Rules, Could Lose Safe Harbour Protection: Report

News 18  

Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging app, has not reportedly complied with the new social media and intermediary guidelines in India. The new IT rules that came into being in the country late last month mandates social media companies with over five million users to appoint a Chief Compliance Officer, Nodal Officer and Resident Grievance Officer to smoothen the grievance mechanism for citizens. For messaging companies like WhatsApp and Signal, the new IT rules include a traceability clause that requires platforms to locate “the first originator of the information” if required by authorities. Services like iMessage do not fall under the traceability clause since the significant social media intermediaries in the nature of messaging services have to comply,” an official told the publication. So far, several social media giants are complying with the new rules; however, some platforms are protesting against them as they allegedly violate freedom of expression and other human rights.

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WhatsApp Scams: Government asks Meta to tackle cases of cyber frauds after TRAI's appeal
2 weeks, 3 days ago

WhatsApp Scams: Government asks Meta to tackle cases of cyber frauds after TRAI's appeal

Live Mint  

Indian government has asked Meta to tackle the growing scams on WhatsApp. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology secretary S Krishnan confirmed that the government had taken up the matter of growing scams with WhatsApp while noting that its an ongoing process. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Anil Kumar Lahoti also confirmed to Economic Times that WhatsApp calls are handled …

With Threats to Encryption Looming, Signal’s Meredith Whittaker Says ‘We’re Not Changing’
54 years, 11 months ago

With Threats to Encryption Looming, Signal’s Meredith Whittaker Says ‘We’re Not Changing’

Wired  

The secure messaging app Signal is famous for knowing as little about its users as possible. Its president, Meredith Whittaker, sees a massive shift underway and an “invitation for action” as the monoliths of Big Tech lose popularity and the old economics of Silicon Valley become brittle. At WIRED’s The Big Interview event in San Francisco on Tuesday, Whittaker talked …

TRAI to shortly come up with views on regulating apps like WhatsApp, Facebook
7 months ago

TRAI to shortly come up with views on regulating apps like WhatsApp, Facebook

Hindustan Times  

Over-the-top services such as Facebook, WhatsApp, X, Instagram and Signal may come under a regulatory regime as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is looking forward to coming up with recommendations on them. Whatsapp logo TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lohti said that the telecom regulator will now proceed with open house discussions on framing a regulatory mechanism for these OTT …

WhatsApp threatens to exit India: What are new IT rules on tracing originator
7 months, 4 weeks ago

WhatsApp threatens to exit India: What are new IT rules on tracing originator

Hindustan Times  

WhatsApp, owned by its parent company Meta Inc., has threatened to leave India if it is forced to break encryption of messages and calls on its instant messaging platform. “As a platform, we are saying, if we are told to break encryption, then WhatsApp goes,” the lawyer appearing for WhatsApp told the Delhi high court. It means millions and millions …

Why Did WhatsApp Threaten To Leave India? Encryption Clash And Amended IT Rules Explained
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Did WhatsApp Threaten To Leave India? Encryption Clash And Amended IT Rules Explained

ABP News  

WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform owned by Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, made a bold statement during a Delhi High Court hearing asserting its stance against potential breaches of encryption. The discussion unfolded within the context of WhatsApp's challenge against the amended IT rules, a legal move prompted by concerns over privacy infringement. At the heart of WhatsApp's objection lay the contention …

People use WhatsApp for privacy, company tells Delhi HC: ‘That goes, we exit India’
7 months, 4 weeks ago

People use WhatsApp for privacy, company tells Delhi HC: ‘That goes, we exit India’

Hindustan Times  

WhatsApp told told the Delhi High Court that the messaging platform will shut down in India if it is forced to break message encryption which protects user privacy by ensuring that only the sender and recipient can read and access message content. WhatsApp and Facebook parent company Meta are challenging the Information Technology Rules 2021. WhatsApp and Facebook parent company …

What is end-to-end encryption and why is WhatsApp against breaking it? | Explained
7 months, 4 weeks ago

What is end-to-end encryption and why is WhatsApp against breaking it? | Explained

India TV News  

WhatsApp on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that the instant messaging platform will exit India if it is forced to break end-to-end encryption of messages on its platform. WhatsApp filed a petition in 2021, stating that the requirement of intermediaries enabling the identification of the first originator of information in India puts end-to-end encryption and its benefits "at risk." …

WhatsApp tells Delhi High Court it will 'exit India' if forced to break encryption
7 months, 4 weeks ago

WhatsApp tells Delhi High Court it will 'exit India' if forced to break encryption

India TV News  

New Delhi: WhatsApp told the Delhi High Court on Thursday that the popular Meta-owned messaging platform will "exit India" if it is forced to break encryption of messages. This came after the High Court listed for hearing on August 14 petitions by WhatsApp LLC and its parent company Facebook Inc, now Meta, challenging the 2021 Information Technology rules for social …

Will cease to function if forced to break encryption, WhatsApp tells Delhi High Court
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Will cease to function if forced to break encryption, WhatsApp tells Delhi High Court

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Messaging giant WhatsApp told the Delhi High Court on Thursday that it would cease to function if it was compelled to break the encryption of messages. The court was hearing petitions filed by WhatsApp and its parent company Meta challenging Rule 4 of the Information Technology Rules, 2021. The court acknowledged the need for balance in addressing these …

'3 New Laws Give Govt Sweeping Powers Over Journalism': Experts at Digipub Meet
1 year ago

'3 New Laws Give Govt Sweeping Powers Over Journalism': Experts at Digipub Meet

The Quint  

“What that means is that if there is an interception order, and it's a WhatsApp message given to WhatsApp, WhatsApp needs to decrypt it and give it to a law enforcement officer,” said Gupta. “And how will it do it if it's implementing end-to-end encryption?” WhatsApp currently claims to provide end-to-end encrypted messaging services, which means that no one except …

Signal denies rumors of zero-day bug used to take over devices
1 year, 2 months ago

Signal denies rumors of zero-day bug used to take over devices

The Hindu  

Signal the instant messaging platform took to X to deny rumors spreading online of a zero-day security vulnerability related to the “Generate Link Previews” feature, stating there is no evidence the vulnerability was real. — Signal October 16, 2023 Signal in a tweet further clarified that it had checked with people across the U.S. government since reports of the vulnerability …

Meta’s encryption plans will create ‘safe haven’ for paedophiles, Braverman says
1 year, 3 months ago

Meta’s encryption plans will create ‘safe haven’ for paedophiles, Braverman says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Home Secretary has said Meta’s planned rollout of end-to-end encryption …

U.K. reassures Big Tech firms over new encryption rules
1 year, 3 months ago

U.K. reassures Big Tech firms over new encryption rules

The Hindu  

The British government on Wednesday gave guarantees to instant messaging platforms over concerns that they could be forced to monitor encrypted messages for harmful content. Several tech companies, including Meta-owned WhatsApp and Signal, voiced fears at a proposed law that could force them to stop end-to-end encryption of private communications. UK communications regulator Ofcom "cannot require companies to use proactive …

‘Selective ban’ of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Selective ban’ of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday put out a consultation paper asking if it would be possible for messaging apps such as WhatsApp to be brought under a licensing framework, and whether such apps can be banned “selectively” in places where an Internet shutdown would otherwise have been imposed. TRAI had recommended in September 2020 that there was …

WhatsApp warns of ‘unprecedented threat’ to British citizens
1 year, 8 months ago

WhatsApp warns of ‘unprecedented threat’ to British citizens

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We oppose proposals to scan people’s private messages, and we’re proud to stand with other apps to …

WhatsApp could soon be illegal in the UK, boss warns
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp could soon be illegal in the UK, boss warns

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The UK’s upcoming Online Safety Bill could force the app to weaken the end-to-end encryption that currently …

Privacy Policy: SC Asks WhatsApp to Give Wide Publicity to Undertaking Given to Centre in 2021
1 year, 10 months ago

Privacy Policy: SC Asks WhatsApp to Give Wide Publicity to Undertaking Given to Centre in 2021

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed WhatsApp to widely publicise its undertaking given to the Centre that it will not limit functionality for users not agreeing to its 2021 privacy policy but will continue to remind users about the update, and “maintain this approach” till the proposed data protection law comes into effect. Observing that the matter needs consideration, a …

Government proposes new law to intercept encrypted messages and calls on platforms like WhatsApp
2 years, 3 months ago

Government proposes new law to intercept encrypted messages and calls on platforms like WhatsApp

Firstpost  

If the proposed law allowing government agencies to access encrypted messages and calls is passed, services like Signal and Telegram would need to get rid of the encryptions, or shut operations in India. The Government of India has proposed a new law that would allow it to intercept encrypted messages, calls and video calls on platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Google …

WhatsApp privacy policy places users in ‘take it or leave it’ situation, forces into agreement: High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp privacy policy places users in ‘take it or leave it’ situation, forces into agreement: High Court

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court has held that WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy places its users in a “take it or leave it” situation, virtually forcing them into an agreement by providing a mirage of choices and then sharing their data with its parent company Facebook. The High Court’s verdict came while dismissing appeals of WhatsApp and Facebook against an order rejecting …

EXPLAINED | Can Twitter DMs Be Hacked And Do We Need Encryption For Them
2 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINED | Can Twitter DMs Be Hacked And Do We Need Encryption For Them

ABP News  

New Delhi: Social media platforms are vulnerable to hacking and cyber-attacks and Twitter is no exception, and perhaps that's why tech billionaire Elon Musk, who recently bought the micro-blogging platform, has suggested that Twitter DMs should be end-to-end-encrypted so that the conversations can't be snooped upon. Whether Twitter DMs should be encrypted, has been a matter of debate with the …

New IT Rules Will Empower Online Users, Protect Freedom of Speech, Says Govt in FAQs
3 years, 1 month ago

New IT Rules Will Empower Online Users, Protect Freedom of Speech, Says Govt in FAQs

News 18  

The government brought out on Monday a document on FAQs on the new IT rules, which were released this February, and insisted they do not affect the right to freedom of speech and expression, rather empower users in the online space. “While encryption ensures safety and security of the data, and the privacy norms self-imposed by the intermediary may be …

WhatsApp CEO calls on governments, companies to take Pegasus makers to task
3 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp CEO calls on governments, companies to take Pegasus makers to task

Live Mint  

Messaging giant WhatsApp’s chief executive officer, Will Cathcart, has called on governments and companies to ensure security of the Internet. The executive also took the opportunity to defend end-to-end encryption, a technology that has put his company at odds with governments worldwide, including India. While the company has since patched its app, the new investigation by various media outlets and …

India's IT Rules: What Facebook, WhatsApp, IG Compliance Reports Tell Us
3 years, 5 months ago

India's IT Rules: What Facebook, WhatsApp, IG Compliance Reports Tell Us

The Quint  

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp published their first monthly compliance report mandated by the new IT Rules that came into force on 26 May. The rules require with over five million users platforms – to publish compliance reports every month, mentioning the details of complaints received and action taken. While the reports throw up interesting insights into actions taken regarding harmful …

Ban Whatsapp If Non-Compliance With New IT Rules Continues: Plea Filed Before Kerala High Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Ban Whatsapp If Non-Compliance With New IT Rules Continues: Plea Filed Before Kerala High Court

Live Law  

A PIL has been filed in the Kerala High Court on Tuesday seeking directions to the Central Government to ban the operation of WhatsApp if it continues to deviate from the orders of the legal authorities in the country. Petitioner Omanakuttan K G, a software engineer, moved the Court citing national and public interest, alleging that WhatsApp did not function …

Information Technology Rules: a case of overreach?
3 years, 6 months ago

Information Technology Rules: a case of overreach?

The Hindu  

Last week, WhatsApp decided to legally challenge one of India’s new Information Technology rules which requires messaging platforms to help investigative agencies in identifying the originator of problematic messages. Keep in mind also that the current law in India also allows the government to request decryption of data where it’s held by an intermediary or where the intermediary holds the …

WhatsApp is indulging in anti-user practices: Government
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp is indulging in anti-user practices: Government

The Hindu  

The Centre has informed the Delhi High Court that instant messaging app WhatsApp was indulging in “anti-users practices” by obtaining “trick consent” from the users for it updated privacy policy. The Ministry has urged the court to give a direction to WhatsApp to “desist from any action of ‘pushing notifications’ onto existing users related to updated 2021 privacy policy”. “Having …

It is not just WhatsApp. Digital media rules face multiple legal challenges
3 years, 6 months ago

It is not just WhatsApp. Digital media rules face multiple legal challenges

Hindustan Times  

The Central government’s social media and intermediary guidelines, which came into effect on May 25, were challenged by the messaging platform WhatsApp last week over privacy concerns with regard to mandatory traceability requirements that the company says represents a “dangerous invasion of users privacy”. LiveLaw Media Private Limited and others vs Union of India and others With the ambit of …

Ending encryption: On enforcing traceability on popular messaging apps
3 years, 6 months ago

Ending encryption: On enforcing traceability on popular messaging apps

The Hindu  

Barely a day before the Information Technology Rules 2021 came into force, WhatsApp moved the Delhi High Court against the rules — specifically the one that mandates that a “significant social media intermediary providing services primarily in the nature of messaging shall enable the identification of the first originator of the information on its computer resource as may be required …

Explained | Why is WhatsApp opposed to traceability?
3 years, 6 months ago

Explained | Why is WhatsApp opposed to traceability?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On May 25, Facebook’s messaging platform WhatsApp moved the Delhi High Court against India’s new Information Technology rules. Under the new rules, a “significant social media intermediary providing services primarily in the nature of messaging shall enable the identification of the first originator of the information on its computer resource as may be required by a …

'They Must Learn to Respect Indian Law': Ravi Shankar Prasad On Twitter Row
3 years, 6 months ago

'They Must Learn to Respect Indian Law': Ravi Shankar Prasad On Twitter Row

News 18  

Amid a feud between the Central government and social media giant Twitter, in an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, Union IT & Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that India respects privacy, but “one has to give details when terror elements, anti-socials, anti-national are involved.” “All these social media giants make huge gains in India, have a huge presence, where common …

New IT rules | Twitter yet to share details with Indian government
3 years, 6 months ago

New IT rules | Twitter yet to share details with Indian government

The Hindu  

Twitter is yet to share details of their Chief Compliance Officer for the India market — a key requirement under the new IT Rules, with the government, a Ministry of Electronics and IT source said, adding that most other major social media intermediaries, including Google, Facebook and WhatApp had submitted compliance details. The Ministry of Electronics and IT had written …

WhatsApp users shouldn't worry, but won't compromise with India's digital sovereignty: Ravi Shankar Prasad
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp users shouldn't worry, but won't compromise with India's digital sovereignty: Ravi Shankar Prasad

India TV News  

Social media companies operating in India will have to follow law of the land and double standards won't be tolerated, said Union IT & Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Firday. Speaking over new guidelines for social media and messaging companies like WhatsApp and whether there was any possibility of them being banned in the country, Union Minister Ravi …

Facebook, WhatsApp and others comply with new guidelines; Twitter yet to follow
3 years, 6 months ago

Facebook, WhatsApp and others comply with new guidelines; Twitter yet to follow

India TV News  

A couple of days after the government asked all social platforms to comply by the new IT guidelines, almost all major social media firms have followed suit. Most of the major social media intermediaries have shared the details of their Chief Compliance Officer, Nodal Contact Person and Grievance Officer with Ministry of Electronics and IT, as required by the Information …

WhatsApp’s Fight With India Has Global Implications
54 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp’s Fight With India Has Global Implications

Wired  

WhatsApp is fighting for the privacy of citizens of the world’s largest democracy. This week, the Facebook-owned messaging platform sued the Indian government in a bid to challenge new IT rules that ask messaging apps to trace the “first originator” of a message. While it is difficult to assess the possible outcomes of the lawsuit, it could potentially dictate the …

While WhatsApp opposes new IT rules, they are needed to catch criminals
3 years, 6 months ago

While WhatsApp opposes new IT rules, they are needed to catch criminals

Op India  

The new Information Technology Rules 2021, announced in February this year, came into effect on 26th May. On the other hand, Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit at the Delhi High Court challenging the new IT rules, saying it violates the privacy rights of the citizens. The section 5 of the IT rules says that significant social media …

Government vs. WhatsApp Blame Game: Let User Privacy Win!
3 years, 6 months ago

Government vs. WhatsApp Blame Game: Let User Privacy Win!

Live Law  

The relevance and dependence on technology has increased over the years and the kind of impact that any misuse of technology may attract is manifold. By virtue of being the parent statute, section 87 of the IT Act has expressly authorised power to the Central government to make rules in form of guidelines to be observed by the intermediaries and …

WhatsApp Users Have Nothing to Fear, New Rules Will Prevent Abuse of Social Media: Prasad
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp Users Have Nothing to Fear, New Rules Will Prevent Abuse of Social Media: Prasad

News 18  

IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday said WhatsApp users have nothing to fear about new social media rules, that are designed to prevent abuse and misuse of platforms, and offer users a robust forum for grievance redressal. The government on Wednesday had strongly defended its new digital rules, saying the requirement of messaging platforms like WhatsApp to disclose origin …

WhatsApp users have nothing to fear: Ravi Shankar Prasad on new social media rules
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp users have nothing to fear: Ravi Shankar Prasad on new social media rules

The Hindu  

IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday said that WhatsApp users have nothing to fear about new social media rules, that are designed to prevent abuse and misuse of platforms, and offer users a robust forum for grievance redressal. “The rules only empower the ordinary users of social media when they become victims of abuse and misuse,” Mr. Prasad posted …

Facebook, WhatsApp And Twitter To Be Banned In India? Here's What The New IT Rules Indicate
3 years, 6 months ago

Facebook, WhatsApp And Twitter To Be Banned In India? Here's What The New IT Rules Indicate

ABP News  

New Delhi: After the government announced new IT regulations on February this year, the three-month deadline for social media platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to comply with it ended on Tuesday. The Modi government has sought replies from all social media platforms as to why new rules are not being followed. In fact, in absence of compliance with …

WhatsApp says Indian govt exceeded powers with encryption-breaking rule
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp says Indian govt exceeded powers with encryption-breaking rule

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India's government exceeded its legal powers by enacting rules that companies such as WhatsApp say will force them to break end-to-end message encryption, the messaging app owned by Facebook argued in a court filing seen by Reuters. In a statement on Wednesday, WhatsApp said it would engage with the Indian government to find "practical solutions" and protect users, …

Centre responds to WhatsApp lawsuit: 'Respect right to privacy, new rules won't affect functioning'
3 years, 6 months ago

Centre responds to WhatsApp lawsuit: 'Respect right to privacy, new rules won't affect functioning'

Firstpost  

The Centre on Wednesday issued a clarification on WhatsApp’s lawsuit against the new IT rules saying that it respects the right to privacy and none of the new measures proposed by India will impact the normal functioning of WhatsApp in any manner. This comes after WhatsApp moved the Delhi HC to challenge rule mandating it to identify the first originator …

Union govt responds to WhatsApp moving court against new IT rules
3 years, 6 months ago

Union govt responds to WhatsApp moving court against new IT rules

Op India  

The government respects the right of privacy and has no intention to violate it when WhatsApp is required to disclose the origin of a particular message, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said in a statement on Wednesday after the popular messaging service moved the Delhi High Court challenging the Centre’s new digital rules. Whatsapp moves Delhi HC against New …

WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook vs Govt: India seeks details of compliance status of new IT rules 'ASAP'
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook vs Govt: India seeks details of compliance status of new IT rules 'ASAP'

Live Mint  

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Wednesday asked the social media firms, including Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp, to share details of the compliance of the new IT guidelines as soon as possible. Issuing a notice to all "Significant Social Media Intermediaries", the government asked the companies to provide the scope of its services, details of Chief Compliance Officer, …

New IT rules | Centre accuses WhatsApp of attempt to stall norms
3 years, 6 months ago

New IT rules | Centre accuses WhatsApp of attempt to stall norms

The Hindu  

Terming WhatsApp's last moment challenge to the new intermediary guidelines as an “unfortunate attempt” to prevent them coming into effect, the Centre said on Wednesday that established judicial dictum is that no fundamental right, including the Right to Privacy, is absolute and is subject to reasonable restrictions. “The requirements in the Intermediary Guidelines pertaining to the first originator of information …

WhatsApp users, functioning of app won’t be impacted by new digital rules: Ravi Shankar Prasad
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp users, functioning of app won’t be impacted by new digital rules: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Live Mint  

WhatsApp recently sued the Indian government for its new digital rules which the instant messaging application claimed will interfere with the end-to-end encryption provided by the company to the users. The Ministry of Electronics and IT Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad also stated that “none of the measures proposed by India will impact the normal functioning of WhatsApp in any manner …

'No Fundamental Right, including Right to Privacy, is absolute', says govt after WhatsApp's lawsuit
3 years, 6 months ago

'No Fundamental Right, including Right to Privacy, is absolute', says govt after WhatsApp's lawsuit

India TV News  

Hours after WhatsApp filed a lawsuit in Delhi High Court against new IT rules, the Government on Wednesday said that 'no Fundamental Right, including the Right to Privacy, is absolute'. What WhatsApp said in lawsuit In its lawsuit, WhatsApp challenged the government's new digital rules saying the requirement for the company to provide access to encrypted messages will break privacy …

WhatsApp case in Delhi HC first big test of privacy law
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp case in Delhi HC first big test of privacy law

Live Mint  

Facebook Inc.’s WhatsApp messaging unit filed a lawsuit in the Delhi high court to quash new government rules that require social media intermediaries to trace users’ encrypted messages in a test for right to privacy in India. “The Puttaswamy judgement itself defines some exceptions to the right to privacy, and this is perhaps the first time that these exceptions will …

A dive into the fate of FB, Twitter, WhatsApp as new IT rules deadline ends
3 years, 6 months ago

A dive into the fate of FB, Twitter, WhatsApp as new IT rules deadline ends

Business Standard  

Incidents of inter-community riots and chaos due to a social media message, forwarded several times, have become a big headache for the government and local law enforcement agencies. Hence, under the Information Technology Rules 2021, published on February 25, social media platforms were asked to actively monitor the content on their platform, among other things. Meanwhile, Facebook has indicated that …

WhatsApp challenges India's new IT rules in Delhi HC
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp challenges India's new IT rules in Delhi HC

Op India  

Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp has filed a case in the Delhi High Court against the Indian government, seeking to block the new IT rules that come into effect from Wednesday, 26 May. According to the reports, WhatsApp has filed a petition against the Government of India on May 25 in the Delhi High Court protesting against the new IT rules …

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