Scottish Government to cease use of WhatsApp by spring, says Forbes
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Scottish Government to cease use of WhatsApp by spring, says Forbes

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 Scottish Government ministers and staff will not be able to use informal messaging apps including WhatsApp from next spring, the Deputy First Minister has announced. Scottish Government ministers and staff will not be permitted to use WhatsApp, or any other non-corporate communications channel, to conduct Government business Kate Forbes “The report provides a clear recommendation in this regard. “Scottish Government ministers and staff will not be permitted to use WhatsApp, or any other non-corporate communications channel, to conduct Government business. Former national clinical director Jason Leitch was also criticised for describing deleting WhatsApp messages as a “pre-bed ritual” while another senior clinician warned colleagues that messages could be published under freedom-of-information legislation.

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Ending use of WhatsApp is ‘clear admission’ Government was wrong, claim Tories
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ending use of WhatsApp is ‘clear admission’ Government was wrong, claim Tories

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 Scottish Government has given a “clear admission” that its use …

Will YOUR work ban WhatsApp next? As NatWest stops staff from using the messaging system in an effort to meet compliance rules, could other financial firms soon follow suit
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Will YOUR work ban WhatsApp next? As NatWest stops staff from using the messaging system in an effort to meet compliance rules, could other financial firms soon follow suit

Daily Mail  

One of Britain's biggest banks has blocked its staff from using Whatsapp, Skype and Facebook at work leading to questions over whether other firms will soon follow suit. NatWest has taken action in an effort to stick to rules over workers' use of unauthorised electric messaging as well as avoid hefty fines. It comes after the issue reached boiling point …

Will WhatsApp shut down in India? IT minister says this: ‘Company has not informed’
5 months, 1 week ago

Will WhatsApp shut down in India? IT minister says this: ‘Company has not informed’

Hindustan Times  

Information and Broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that WhatsApp and its parent company Meta have not informed the Indian government of any plans to shut down their services in the country. WhatsApp's lawyer, Tejas Karia, said that breaking encryption would undermine user privacy, compromise trust and necessitate storing millions of messages for extended periods. Ashwini Vaishnaw explained in his response …

WhatsApp threatens to exit India: What are new IT rules on tracing originator
8 months, 2 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 …

People use WhatsApp for privacy, company tells Delhi HC: ‘That goes, we exit India’
8 months, 2 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 …

Bulk WhatsApp messages with PM letter MCC violation, says Congress
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bulk WhatsApp messages with PM letter MCC violation, says Congress

The Hindu  

Several people in India — and some abroad — have received messages over the weekend through Monday from “Viksit Bharat Sampark,” a series of verified WhatsApp Business accounts with different phone numbers, with a letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The letter from Mr. Modi lists several government schemes, sought ideas and suggestions from the public, and thanked them for …

Scottish Government’s Covid WhatsApp messages ‘starkly different’, insists Flynn
1 year, 2 months ago

Scottish Government’s Covid WhatsApp messages ‘starkly different’, insists Flynn

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The content of the Scottish Government’s messages handed over to …

Yousaf and deputy accused of misleading Holyrood over Covid WhatsApp messages
1 year, 2 months ago

Yousaf and deputy accused of misleading Holyrood over Covid WhatsApp messages

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf and his deputy Shona Robison …

Scottish Government expects to meet deadline for messages to UK Covid Inquiry
1 year, 2 months ago

Scottish Government expects to meet deadline for messages to UK Covid Inquiry

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scotland’s Wellbeing Economy Secretary has said he “fully expects” the …

Nicola Sturgeon’s WhatsApp messages during pandemic ‘deleted’
1 year, 2 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon’s WhatsApp messages during pandemic ‘deleted’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It comes after the UK inquiry’s legal team said it believes the “majority” of …

U.K. reassures Big Tech firms over new encryption rules
1 year, 4 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 …

‘Plain wrong’ to say WhatsApp was used for big Covid decisions, Bethell insists
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Plain wrong’ to say WhatsApp was used for big Covid decisions, Bethell insists

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He defended the Government’s decision to seek a judicial review in its bid to …

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 …

Explained | Why is WhatsApp threatening to leave the U.K.?
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained | Why is WhatsApp threatening to leave the U.K.?

The Hindu  

The story so far: During a visit to the U.K. last week, WhatsApp’s head Will Cathcart said that WhatsApp would not comply with the country’s proposed Online Safety Bill which will in effect outlaw end-to-end encryption. Most of the criticism is directed against clause 110 of the OSB which empowers the British telecommunications regulator, the Office of Communications, to issue …

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 …

WhatsApp Has Started a Fight With the UK About Encryption
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp Has Started a Fight With the UK About Encryption

Wired  

The head of Meta’s WhatsApp messaging service has traveled to the UK to whip up a row with the government about end-to-end encryption. Speaking to journalists in London on Thursday, Will Cathcart did everything but compare the UK's proposed new internet law to the erosion of online privacy in countries like Iran, India, and Brazil. Cathcart says he is concerned …

Privacy Policy: SC Asks WhatsApp to Give Wide Publicity to Undertaking Given to Centre in 2021
1 year, 11 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 …

‘Stay away from WhatsApp,’ warns Telegram founder
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Stay away from WhatsApp,’ warns Telegram founder

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. Read our privacy policy The founder of the messaging app Telegram has urged people to use “any …

WhatsApp privacy policy places users in ‘take it or leave it’ situation, forces into agreement: High Court
2 years, 4 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 …

UK Watchdog Seeks Review into Government Use of WhatsApp And Other Messaging Apps
2 years, 5 months ago

UK Watchdog Seeks Review into Government Use of WhatsApp And Other Messaging Apps

News 18  

LONDON: Britain should review the use of WhatsApp, private emails and other messaging apps by ministers and government officials after an investigation found "inadequate data security" during the COVID-19 pandemic, its data protection watchdog said on Monday. The Information Commissioner’s Office said the review should examine the "systemic risks" around the use of private correspondence channels and to ensure improvements …

Department of Health and Social Care inquir will quiz ministers over use of WhatsApp and Signal
3 years, 5 months ago

Department of Health and Social Care inquir will quiz ministers over use of WhatsApp and Signal

Daily Mail  

An inquiry into the use of private communications channels by ministers and officials at the Department of Health and Social Care will cover WhatsApp and other phone messaging apps, it has been confirmed. Concerns over the use of encrypted messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Signal to discuss key policy decisions has previously been raised by campaigning groups. An inquiry …

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 …

In Response to Govt, WhatsApp Says It Won't Limit Functionality Of Those Who Don't Accept New Terms
3 years, 7 months ago

In Response to Govt, WhatsApp Says It Won't Limit Functionality Of Those Who Don't Accept New Terms

News 18  

Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has said that it will not limit the functionality of WhatsApp for users who haven?t accepted the new privacy policy. In a letter responding to the Government of India?s request to withdraw the new controversial policy, WhatsApp reiterated that the terms of service does not change the privacy of people’s personal messages. WhatsApp also said …

WhatsApp and its dubious claims
3 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp and its dubious claims

The Hindu  

The learned senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Arvind Datar submitted to the Delhi High Court that WhatsApp’s contentious new privacy policy came into effect from May 15, 2021. If a public policy of privacy is there in India, does it apply to WhatsApp policy?” This question acquires relevance due to the dominant market status of WhatsApp-Facebook-Instagram. In its affidavit to …

IT Ministry Asks WhatsApp to Take Back New Privacy Policy Again; Case Under Trial in Delhi HC
3 years, 7 months ago

IT Ministry Asks WhatsApp to Take Back New Privacy Policy Again; Case Under Trial in Delhi HC

News 18  

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has once again directed Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp to take back its new Privacy Policy. Now, while WhatsApp users who do not accept the new policy still lose functionality, the Ministry in its communication today stated that deferral of the privacy policy beyond 15th May 2021 does not absolve WhatsApp from respecting the …

IT Ministry directs WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy: Govt sources
3 years, 7 months ago

IT Ministry directs WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy: Govt sources

India TV News  

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has directed WhatsApp to withdraw its new privacy policy, according to sources. The IT Ministry believes that the changes to WhatsApp privacy policy and the manner of introducing the said changes undermines the sacrosanct values of informational privacy, data security and user choice and harms the rights and interests of Indian citizens, government …

Centre asks WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy update
3 years, 7 months ago

Centre asks WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy update

The Hindu  

The Centre has sent a notice to WhatsApp asking it to withdraw a controversial update to its privacy policy and has sought a response within seven days. Explained | Here’s what WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy means The Ministry of Electronics and IT, in the notice dated May 18, has told WhatsApp that deferring the May 15 implementation deadline does not …

WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy Still Violates India's IT Laws: Govt to Delhi High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy Still Violates India's IT Laws: Govt to Delhi High Court

News 18  

The Centre on Monday told the Delhi High Court that it views the new privacy policy of WhatsApp as a violation of the Indian Information Technology law and rules, and sought directions to the social media platform to make it clear whether it was confirming to the same. The central government’s claim was made before a bench of Chief Justice …

Indian Parliament Panel to Question Facebook on WhatsApp's New Privacy Terms
3 years, 11 months ago

Indian Parliament Panel to Question Facebook on WhatsApp's New Privacy Terms

News 18  

Facebook executives will field questions from an Indian parliamentary panel on Thursday about the changes to WhatsApp’s privacy, a source said, days after the messaging platform was asked by the country’s technology ministry to withdraw them. The messaging platform earlier this month kicked off a storm when it informed users it was preparing a new privacy policy, under which it …

Update debate: The Hindu Editorial on WhatsApp and privacy
3 years, 11 months ago

Update debate: The Hindu Editorial on WhatsApp and privacy

The Hindu  

WhatsApp’s decision to delay the update of its privacy policy, following a backlash from its users, is an implicit acknowledgement of the increasing role played by perceptions about privacy in the continued well-being of a popular service. Problems for the Facebook-owned app started earlier this month when it announced an update to its terms of service and privacy policy, according …

Traders’ body seeks ban on WhatsApp, Facebook over new privacy policy
4 years ago

Traders’ body seeks ban on WhatsApp, Facebook over new privacy policy

The Hindu  

Traders' body CAIT on Sunday wrote to Information and Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad demanding that the government restrict WhatsApp from implementing its new privacy policy or impose a ban on the messaging app and its parent company Facebook. The Confederation of All India Traders claimed that through the new privacy policy, "all kinds of personal data, payment transactions, contacts, …

The State must address the WhatsApp breach, writes Kapil Sibal
5 years, 2 months ago

The State must address the WhatsApp breach, writes Kapil Sibal

Hindustan Times  

Technology is a great benefactor. WhatsApp should be directed to file similar proceedings in India Yet, technological outreach through social media platforms, using mobiles and computers, has its pitfalls. The recent revelations by WhatsApp that an Israeli firm, NSO, a private entity, hacked into an end-to-end encrypted WhatsApp platform is a matter of great concern. WhatsApp has revealed that some …

WhatsApp Hack: Government expresses concern over not disclosing the incident earlier
5 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp Hack: Government expresses concern over not disclosing the incident earlier

Firstpost  

WhatsApp has drawn flak from the Indian government on the platform being misused for spreading misinformation. The government has expressed concern over WhatsApp not disclosing Pegasus hacking incident during its multiple rounds of discussions with the Centre since June, according to sources. In the past too, WhatsApp has drawn flak from the Indian government on the platform being misused for …

WhatsApp's term violations to bring legal troubles
5 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp's term violations to bring legal troubles

Live Mint  

To improve the health of its platform, Facebook -owned messaging app WhatsApp has decided to take legal actions against those who are exploiting the platform by ways of unauthorised usage of the app, that has over 1.5 billion users. "Beginning on December 7, WhatsApp will take legal action against those we determine are engaged in or assisting others in abuse …

India seeks access to private messages in WhatsApp crackdown
5 years, 10 months ago

India seeks access to private messages in WhatsApp crackdown

Hindustan Times  

-- India’s government dealt retail giants Amazon.com and Walmart a devastating blow this year with new policies undermining their growth plans. WhatsApp spokesman Carl Woog said the government’s demands run counter to the company’s privacy policies and compliance would mean ending the service’s privacy protections. It is absolutely evil.” WhatsApp spokesman Carl Woog said the government’s demands run counter to …

Govt seeks access to private messages in WhatsApp crackdown
5 years, 10 months ago

Govt seeks access to private messages in WhatsApp crackdown

Live Mint  

Bangalore: India’s government dealt retail giants Amazon.com and Walmart a devastating blow this year with new policies undermining their growth plans. It is absolutely evil.” WhatsApp spokesman Carl Woog said the government’s demands run counter to the company’s privacy policies and compliance would mean ending the service’s privacy protections. “If telecom companies like Airtel, Jio and BSNL are mandated to …

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