Impossible to track sender of message due to encryption: WhatsApp tells Madras High Court
5 years, 9 months ago

Impossible to track sender of message due to encryption: WhatsApp tells Madras High Court

Firstpost  

WhatsApp has expressed its inability to the Madras High Court regarding sharing users’ communication with law enforcement agencies citing its end-to-end encryption. Submitting before a Bench of Justices S Manikumar and Subramonium Prasad, WhatsApp’s counsel Arvind P Datar said, “Wherever disclosure/requests were made, WhatsApp has provided valid information to law enforcement agencies. On the other hand, PS Raman, the counsel for Google and YouTube, submitted that both the social media giants “would give 100 percent cooperation to law enforcement agencies for investigation of crimes”. Twitter’s counsel R Murari too said that law enforcement agencies can obtain information from the social media company’s headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.

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Signal chat leak: App head defends messaging app’s security after US war plan leak
1 week, 1 day ago

Signal chat leak: App head defends messaging app’s security after US war plan leak

The Hindu  

The president of Signal defended the messaging app's security on Wednesday after top Trump administration officials mistakenly included a journalist in an encrypted chatroom they used to discuss looming U.S. military action against Yemen's Houthis. But she described the app as the "gold standard in private comms" in a post on X, which outlined Signal's security advantages over Meta's WhatsApp …

WhatsApp says there is new Israeli spyware that can target phones, break into private data
2 months ago

WhatsApp says there is new Israeli spyware that can target phones, break into private data

India Today  

WhatsApp has accused Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions of targeting nearly 100 journalists and civil society members in a recent hacking campaign, as per a report by The Guardian. WhatsApp says the attacks were carried out using sophisticated spyware known as Graphite, which is capable of infiltrating devices without requiring any interaction from the victim — a technique known as …

WhatsApp says hackers used Paragon spyware to target journalists, civil society members
2 months ago

WhatsApp says hackers used Paragon spyware to target journalists, civil society members

Live Mint  

Meta Platforms Inc.’s WhatsApp messenger service said it disrupted a hacking campaign linked to Israeli spyware firm Paragon. “WhatsApp will continue to protect peoples’ ability to communicate privately.” Spyware, which allows users to remotely access mobile phones and monitor encrypted messages without the victim’s knowledge, is a controversial tool that has often been by some governments to target human rights …

Police can't serve notices to accused through WhatsApp or electronic modes: SC
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2 months ago

Police can't serve notices to accused through WhatsApp or electronic modes: SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has said police cannot serve notices to accused persons through WhatsApp or other electronic modes under the Criminal Procedure Code or Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The Supreme Court says Police can't serve notices to accused through WhatsApp or electronic modes A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal directed all states and union territories …

Can police serve accused notice via WhatsApp, other electronic means? Here's what SC says
2 months ago

Can police serve accused notice via WhatsApp, other electronic means? Here's what SC says

India TV News  

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court said police cannot serve notices to accused persons through WhatsApp or other electronic modes under the Criminal Procedure Code or Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The apex court directed all states and union territories to issue appropriate directions to police for issuing notices under Section 41A of CrPC, 1973 or Section 35 of …

Mint Explainer: Why the ban on WhatsApp's data-sharing practices has been stayed
2 months, 1 week ago

Mint Explainer: Why the ban on WhatsApp's data-sharing practices has been stayed

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : On 23 January, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal temporarily stayed the Competition Commission of India’s November 2024 order, which imposed a five-year ban on WhatsApp's data-sharing practices with parent Meta Platforms Inc.-owned companies for advertising purposes. The NCLAT’s decision was influenced by the Supreme Court’s February 2023 ruling, which refused to stay WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy …

CCI's WhatsApp order revives question on regulatory turf
2 months, 1 week ago

CCI's WhatsApp order revives question on regulatory turf

Live Mint  

A Competition Commission of India order against Meta Platforms Inc. in November over its messaging application WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update has revived questions of overlapping jurisdictions between sectoral regulators and CCI, two persons informed about the development said. “CCI’s order on Meta Platforms prohibiting data sharing by WhatsApp for five years signals CCI’s role as a guardian of personal …

Russia-backed hackers attack WhatsApp accounts used by ministers, govt. officials across the world
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia-backed hackers attack WhatsApp accounts used by ministers, govt. officials across the world

Firstpost  

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has linked Russia-backed Star Blizzard to efforts aimed at disrupting political processes in the UK and other countries. Microsoft described it as a sophisticated phishing attack targeting people involved in diplomacy and defense policy Russian hackers linked to the country’s FSB have recently set their sights on the WhatsApp accounts of government ministers and …

WhatsApp chats: Mark Zuckerberg's statement raises serious privacy concerns for millions of users
2 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp chats: Mark Zuckerberg's statement raises serious privacy concerns for millions of users

India TV News  

WhatsApp stands out as the most widely used instant messaging app globally, boasting over 295 crore daily active users. In a surprising revelation on Saturday, January 11, 2025, Zuckerberg stated that American authorities, including the CIA, could access WhatsApp messages if they physically handle a user’s device. He emphasized that while WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption protects users’ privacy, any government agency …

NCLAT to hear Meta’s plea against ₹213 crore CCI fine on WhatsApp privacy policy on 16 Jan
2 months, 4 weeks ago

NCLAT to hear Meta’s plea against ₹213 crore CCI fine on WhatsApp privacy policy on 16 Jan

Live Mint  

A bench of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal is set to hear on 16 January an appeal by Meta Platforms against an order by India’s competition regulator that levied a penalty on the US tech giant for allegedly abusing its dominant position. Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, approached the NCLAT on Monday against the order of the Competition …

Cybercriminals Targeting Officials, Celebs
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cybercriminals Targeting Officials, Celebs

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Cybercriminals are now using fake profiles of IAS and IPS officers to con people. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Musharraf Faruqui said, “This has happened a lot of times, they usually message my subordinates, asking for money. As soon as we learn of it, I inform my PR team about putting the message out to make sure nobody falls for …

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

Baahubali-size crime: Producer, Santosh Sivan’s WhatsApp compromised
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Baahubali-size crime: Producer, Santosh Sivan’s WhatsApp compromised

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A new modus operandi of cybercriminals, involving taking control of victims’ WhatsApp accounts, has claimed a string of victims, the latest being Shobu Yarlagadda, producer of the 2015 Telugu film ‘Baahubali’, National Award-winning cinematographer Santosh Sivan and one of his assistants. Sivan too made a post on his Instagram on Friday morning stating, “Please don’t respond to any messages …

75-year-old Mumbai man gets added to unknown WhatsApp group, loses Rs 11.1 crore
4 months ago

75-year-old Mumbai man gets added to unknown WhatsApp group, loses Rs 11.1 crore

India Today  

In yet another case of a share market scam, a 75-year-old retired ship captain from Colaba, Mumbai, was defrauded of Rs 11.1 crore. The victim was first added to a WhatsApp group by an unknown individual who later promised him investment advice and ways to earn good money through share market investments. The scam began on August 19 when the …

Online scamsters continue to target the gullible through social media platform
4 months, 1 week ago

Online scamsters continue to target the gullible through social media platform

The Hindu  

Social media platform WhatsApp remains one of the favourite hunting grounds for online scamsters who use diverse ploys to cheat the vulnerable, hijack their accounts, malign their reputation, and inflict severe financial losses on them. Recently, complaints about the alleged hacking of WhatsApp accounts have surged, with the cyber police across the State reportedly receiving numerous cases. Different modus operandi …

Meta to appeal India's Rs 213-crore penalty order over WhatsApp policy
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Meta to appeal India's Rs 213-crore penalty order over WhatsApp policy

India Today  

Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, plans to challenge the Rs 213.14-crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India over alleged unfair business practices related to the messaging app's 2021 privacy policy update, reported news agency PTI. The CCI found that WhatsApp’s privacy policy update in 2021 involved practices deemed anti-competitive, such as sharing user data with other Meta-owned …

CCI imposes ₹213 crore penalty on Meta over 2021 WhatsApp private policy update
4 months, 2 weeks ago

CCI imposes ₹213 crore penalty on Meta over 2021 WhatsApp private policy update

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s competition watchdog on Monday imposed a ₹213-crore penalty on Meta for abusing its dominant position as the 2021 privacy policy update of its messaging app WhatsApp undermined users’ ability to opt out of getting their data shared with the group’s social media platform Facebook. For purposes other than advertising, WhatsApp’s policy should include a detailed explanation of …

Pension platform alerts ex-defence personnel over fake WhatsApp message
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pension platform alerts ex-defence personnel over fake WhatsApp message

India Today  

The System for Pension Administration Raksha has cautioned armed forces pensioners about a fraudulent WhatsApp message designed to steal personal and financial information. The warning comes after fake messages claimed that pension-related issues could be resolved via WhatsApp, urging recipients to share sensitive details like bank account and pension information. “These messages are fraudulent and can lead to financial theft,” …

‘Intended to foment division’: Kerala IAS officer suspended over ‘Hindu Officers’ WhatsApp group
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Intended to foment division’: Kerala IAS officer suspended over ‘Hindu Officers’ WhatsApp group

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala government on Monday suspended the Indian Administrative Service officer, K Gopalakrishnan, for making a WhatsApp group called “Mallu Hindu Officers”. Kerala IAS officer K Gopalakrishnan The order directing his suspension said the government was of the view that the WhatsApp group “was intended to foment division, sow disunity and break the solidarity within the cadres of the All …

Religious WhatsApp group: Chief secy submits police report to CM Pinarayi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Religious WhatsApp group: Chief secy submits police report to CM Pinarayi

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Portending trouble for IAS officer K Gopalakrishnan, who landed in a spot over creating a WhatsApp group exclusively for Hindu bureaucrats, Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan has forwarded the police report on the matter to the CM for further action. The police report said Gopalakrishnan’s claim that his phone was hacked could not be corroborated. The police had reached the …

Data privacy is Signal’s edge over Telegram and Whatsapp
7 months ago

Data privacy is Signal’s edge over Telegram and Whatsapp

Live Mint  

The need for legal and secure communication platforms grows as our lives move online. Telegram’s servers hold the keys to decrypt standard chats, so if those servers get compromised or Telegram is compelled, their privacy could be at risk. WhatsApp’s encryption, based on the Signal Protocol, offers E2EE by default, ensuring that only the sender and receiver can read messages. …

WhatsApp threatens to exit India: What are new IT rules on tracing originator
11 months, 1 week 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 …

WhatsApp threatens to leave India, challenges Indian government in Delhi High Court; here’s why
11 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp threatens to leave India, challenges Indian government in Delhi High Court; here’s why

Live Mint  

The Delhi High Court, on Thursday, heard WhatsApp's plea challenging a provision of the 2021 Information Technology Rules for social media intermediaries that requires them to identify the first originator of information to a court or other competent authority. Counsel Tejas Karia, appearing for WhatsApp, told the Division bench comprising Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, “As …

People use WhatsApp for privacy, company tells Delhi HC: ‘That goes, we exit India’
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Can’t share info with cops: WhatsApp to Thiruvananthapuram court
1 year, 1 month ago

Can’t share info with cops: WhatsApp to Thiruvananthapuram court

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: WhatsApp India on Wednesday said it was not responsible for the data stored in the messaging app’s servers located outside the country. The app’s submission came in a counter-affidavit it filed before the additional chief judicial magistrate court in Thiruvananthapuram over a contempt notice. However, he was represented by his lawyer, who informed the court that WhatsApp India was …

Cyber fraudsters send WhatsApp messages in Collectors’ names, demand money from officers
1 year, 4 months ago

Cyber fraudsters send WhatsApp messages in Collectors’ names, demand money from officers

The Hindu  

Cyber fraudsters have been sending messages to government officers impersonating higher officials like the Collector and SP and asking for money. ‘’The cyber fraudsters used my photo as their WhatsApp Display Picture to make the request look genuine,’‘ Mr. Venugopal Reddy told The Hindu over the phone on Saturday. Meanwhile, in Vijayawada also, miscreants created a Whatsapp group with the …

WhatsApp Channels rolls out for Indian users; here’s how to create one
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp Channels rolls out for Indian users; here’s how to create one

The Hindu  

WhatsApp’s latest Channels feature is now available for all users in India. Channels is designed to allow users to follow individuals and organizations based on their interests and to facilitate private reception of updates from those being followed. WhatsApp has also developed a searchable directory to help users find Channels aligned with their hobbies and interests.Invitations to Channels can be …

Law Commission Of India Cautions Public Against Fraudulent Whatsapp Messages On Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 8 months ago

Law Commission Of India Cautions Public Against Fraudulent Whatsapp Messages On Uniform Civil Code

Live Law  

The Law Commission of India has cautioned the general public against the fraudulent WhatsApp text, messages, and calls being circulated on the platform regarding the Uniform Civil Code. In its disclaimer, the Law Commission has stated that there have been certain WhatsApp texts, calls, and messages being circulated pertaining to the Uniform Civil Code but the same have not been …

Law panel cautions people against fraudulent Whatsapp messages and calls in its name over UCC issue
1 year, 8 months ago

Law panel cautions people against fraudulent Whatsapp messages and calls in its name over UCC issue

The Hindu  

The Law Commission on July 7 cautioned people against fraudulent WhatsApp messages and calls in its name pertaining to the Uniform Civil Code. In its disclaimer, the law panel referred to "certain WhatsApp texts, calls, and messages" being circulated pertaining to the UCC. It is clarified that the Law Commission has no involvement or connection with these texts, calls, or …

Beware of fraudulent WhatsApp messages on UCC issue, Law Commission cautions people
1 year, 8 months ago

Beware of fraudulent WhatsApp messages on UCC issue, Law Commission cautions people

India TV News  

Beware of fraudulent WhatsApp messages on UCC issue, Law Commission cautions people The Law Commission has alerted people against falling prey to fraudulent WhatsApp messages and calls in its name over Uniform Civil Code issue. Amid the ongoing debates in the country over the Uniform Civil Code, the Law Commission has alerted people against falling prey to fraudulent WhatsApp messages …

WhatsApp introduces a global security centre to safeguard users
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp introduces a global security centre to safeguard users

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned social media platform launched a new global security centre for users to learn more about how to protect themselves against spammers and unwanted contact, as it faces scrutiny over the menace of international spam calls and messages. About international spam calls Last month, the instant messaging platform responded to the problem of international scam calls in India …

WhatsApp Accounts Registered Using Fraudulent Numbers Will Be Disabled: Ashwini Vaishnaw
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp Accounts Registered Using Fraudulent Numbers Will Be Disabled: Ashwini Vaishnaw

ABP News  

Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that Meta-owned WhatsApp has agreed to disable a WhatsApp account from its messaging platform if that number is found to be a fraudulent connection. “We have actively engaged with WhatsApp and they have agreed that yes, customer safety is most important, and they are absolutely on board to deregister the …

WhatsApp expresses gratitude to the IT Minister for user safety initiatives: Know more
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp expresses gratitude to the IT Minister for user safety initiatives: Know more

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a messaging platform owned by Meta, expressed its gratitude on Tuesday for the recognition of its unwavering dedication to user safety in India. During the launch, Vaishnaw highlighted WhatsApp's collaboration with the government in ensuring the safety of its customers, emphasizing the company's commitment to user security. WhatsApp spokesperson said, "We are grateful for the minister's acknowledgement of WhatsApp's …

New AI ML Systems Reduce International Spam Pesky Calls 50 Per Cent WhatsApp Meta Privacy Jobs Lure Scam
1 year, 10 months ago

New AI ML Systems Reduce International Spam Pesky Calls 50 Per Cent WhatsApp Meta Privacy Jobs Lure Scam

ABP News  

Reacting to a growing number of pesky calls from international numbers in India, WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging platform on Thursday announced it has implemented new artificial intelligence and machine learning systems that will reduce such calls by at least 50 per cent. This development comes after Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the ministry will …

IT Ministry to examine claim of WhatsApp accessing mic in background
1 year, 10 months ago

IT Ministry to examine claim of WhatsApp accessing mic in background

The Hindu  

Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, that the IT Ministry would investigate a claim that WhatsApp accessed a user’s microphone while he was sleeping. “We believe this is a bug on Android that mis-attributes information in their Privacy Dashboard and have asked Google to investigate and remediate,” the company said …

Union govt to probe WhatsApp's breach of privacy over accessing mic in backgrounds: MoS IT
1 year, 10 months ago

Union govt to probe WhatsApp's breach of privacy over accessing mic in backgrounds: MoS IT

India TV News  

WhatsApp privacy breach: The Union government stated that it will investigate a claim that WhatsApp accessed the microphone of smartphone users while the phone was not in use. "WhatsApp has been using the microphone in the background, while I was asleep and since I woke up at 6 AM," Foad Dabiri, an engineering director at Twitter said on Saturday. "We …

Hancock leaks reveal WhatsApp risks – information commissioner
2 years ago

Hancock leaks reveal WhatsApp risks – information commissioner

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The risk is that decision-making …

Privacy Policy: SC Asks WhatsApp to Give Wide Publicity to Undertaking Given to Centre in 2021
2 years, 2 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 …

SC asks WhatsApp to give wide publicity to undertaking given to Centre in 2021
2 years, 2 months ago

SC asks WhatsApp to give wide publicity to undertaking given to Centre in 2021

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: 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 …

How WhatsApp raised its safety and privacy in 2022?
2 years, 3 months ago

How WhatsApp raised its safety and privacy in 2022?

India TV News  

How WhatsApp raised its safety and privacy in 2022? WhatsApp is an industry leader among end-to-end encrypted messaging services and has devoted efforts to product innovation launching a number of noteworthy Privacy and Safety features for users in 2022. Here are the top 6 safety and privacy features WhatsApp launched in 2022 that ensure increased safety and security for users: …

Alert! WhatsApp data leaked once again? Netizens spark memefest; mock 'end-to-end encrypted'
2 years, 4 months ago

Alert! WhatsApp data leaked once again? Netizens spark memefest; mock 'end-to-end encrypted'

India TV News  

WhatsApp data leaked once again? Netizens spark memefest; mock 'end-to-end encrypted' WhatsApp data leak rumours have alarmed the internet and spurred a meme fever on Twitter. If rumours are to be believed, one of the worst data breaches ever resulted in the sale of roughly 500 million WhatsApp users' phone numbers. Another user wrote, "End to End encryption makes your …

'WhatsApp has been a surveillance tool for 13 years, better stop using it’ says Telegram founder Pavel Durov
2 years, 5 months ago

'WhatsApp has been a surveillance tool for 13 years, better stop using it’ says Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Firstpost  

Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov has accused WhatsApp of being a surveillance tool after hackers were able to hack into smartphones of various users, because of a vulnerability in WhatsApp’s video sharing and playback features. WhatsApp, one of the most popular IM apps in the world, which also boasts to have the most number of users, is a major security risk, …

Cyber fraudsters target WhatsApp work groups
2 years, 6 months ago

Cyber fraudsters target WhatsApp work groups

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A new wave of hacking and cyber fraud is doing the rounds, wherein international criminals illegally access WhatsApp work groups to get users’ information and impersonate group administrators to seek funds transfer from other members through personal messages. Prasad, of the cybercrime division, said that criminals access the groups, use the administrator’s picture as their WhatsApp display picture and …

Government proposes new law to intercept encrypted messages and calls on platforms like WhatsApp
2 years, 6 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, 7 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 …

Delhi High Court rejects WhatsApp, Facebook appeals against CCI probe
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court rejects WhatsApp, Facebook appeals against CCI probe

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday, August 25, 2022, rejected appeals by WhatsApp and Facebook against the decision of the Competition Commission of India calling for an investigation into the instant messaging app’s 2021 updated privacy policy. Both WhatsApp and its parent company Facebook, now called Meta, had challenged a single-judge bench order dismissing their pleas against the probe ordered …

Delhi HC may pronounce order on pleas by WhatsApp, Facebook on August 25
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi HC may pronounce order on pleas by WhatsApp, Facebook on August 25

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court is likely to pronounce on Thursday its verdict on appeals by WhatsApp and Facebook against the decision of the Competition Commission of India calling for an investigation into the instant messaging app’s 2021 updated privacy policy. The court had reserved its order on July 25 on the appeals of Facebook and WhatsApp challenging a single-judge order …

Courts must safeguard common spaces online
2 years, 8 months ago

Courts must safeguard common spaces online

Live Mint  

It’s Twitter versus the government again. Last week, the microblog platform moved the Karnataka high court, asking it to overturn government orders to block tweets and handles. Twitter has argued that the Centre’s demands are arbitrary and aimed at speech protected by Indian law; and complying with them would violate the right to free speech of its users. Under the …

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