No more WhatsApp? How the proposed encrypted message access laws will affect you
6 years, 3 months ago

No more WhatsApp? How the proposed encrypted message access laws will affect you

ABC  

Australia's Government wants to pass world-first laws that would force technology companies to help police access encrypted messages. It proposes three key powers for law enforcement: A technical assistance request : Police ask a company to "voluntarily" help, such as give technical details about the development of a new online service A technical assistance notice : A company is required to give assistance. For example, if they can decrypt a specific communication, they must or face fines A technical capability notice : The company must build a new function to help police get at a suspect's data, or face fines The things a smartphone manufacturer or even a website owner could be asked to do by authorities are extensive: From installing software and modifying a service on demand, to providing technical information such as its source code. The laws are being made by the federal Government, giving additional powers to national law enforcement agencies: Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Australian Secret Intelligence Service Australian Signals Directorate Australian Federal Police Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity Australian Crime Commission But the laws are also designed in many cases to give state police the same access.

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

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

Why Did WhatsApp Threaten To Leave India? Encryption Clash And Amended IT Rules Explained
11 months, 1 week 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’
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 …

Will cease to function if forced to break encryption, WhatsApp tells Delhi High Court
11 months, 1 week 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 …

WhatsApp working on new features, here are top 5 features to look forward to
11 months, 4 weeks ago

WhatsApp working on new features, here are top 5 features to look forward to

India Today  

Meta-owned WhatsApp is gearing up to roll out various new features designed to enhance user experience and interaction. Additionally, a new generative AI-powered photo editor will also enable users to creatively edit and manipulate their photos directly within WhatsApp, adding artistic effects and enhancing their images with ease. 2. International payments In a bid to streamline international transactions, WhatsApp is …

How encrypted messaging apps became the lynchpin of a regulatory probe into Wall Street firms | Explained
1 year, 5 months ago

How encrypted messaging apps became the lynchpin of a regulatory probe into Wall Street firms | Explained

The Hindu  

Story so far: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Wall Street investment company employees’ chat messages to confirm how widely they used personal messaging apps such as Meta’s WhatsApp, privacy-focused Signal, or Apple’s iMessage to discuss business. While this may seem innocuous, employees in large investment companies - such as Wall Street firms - could end up losing …

WhatsApp introduces Channels status alert for Creators
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp introduces Channels status alert for Creators

India TV News  

WhatsApp introduces Channels status alert for Creators The upcoming feature will let WhatsApp send notifications to channel creators when their channel's visibility is limited in particular countries due to legal requirements. Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is introducing a new feature aimed at keeping channel creators well-informed about the status of their channels on Android, particularly when they face restrictions in …

Meta’s encryption plans will create ‘safe haven’ for paedophiles, Braverman says
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

WhatsApp warns of ‘unprecedented threat’ to British citizens
1 year, 11 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 Announces Three New Security Features for Users' Security: Details Here
1 year, 11 months ago

WhatsApp Announces Three New Security Features for Users' Security: Details Here

The Quint  

Account Protect This new feature will allow the users to switch to a new device more easily since in the upcoming months after the update, WhatsApp may ask you to approve the switch on your old device providing you with an extra layer of protection. Device Verification This feature will safeguard the users against on-device malware attacks and it is …

WhatsApp could soon be illegal in the UK, boss warns
2 years 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
2 years 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 …

WhatsApp boss warns service could be blocked in UK if Online Safety Bill passes
2 years ago

WhatsApp boss warns service could be blocked in UK if Online Safety Bill passes

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. Will Cathcart said the company would not comply if the new Online Safety Bill forced it to …

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 …

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: …

‘Stay away from WhatsApp,’ warns Telegram founder
2 years, 5 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 …

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 …

Govt proposes law to intercept encrypted messages on WhatsApp, Signal
2 years, 6 months ago

Govt proposes law to intercept encrypted messages on WhatsApp, Signal

Hindustan Times  

The government has proposed a law to bring under a legal framework the interception of over-the-top communication services, such as WhatsApp and Signal which are encrypted, according to the new draft telecommunications bill uploaded late on Wednesday. The interception will also cover voice and video calls made over such applications, as the government defines messages to include “data stream or …

Explained in 5 points: WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted, what it means?
2 years, 6 months ago

Explained in 5 points: WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted, what it means?

India Today  

Of late, WhatsApp has been talking a lot about privacy. --As per WhatsApp, under the end-to-end encryption policy -- all messages, photos, videos, voice messages, documents, status updates and calls exchanged on the platform are secured and can't be accessed by bad actors. End-to-end encryption ensures chats are secured between the sender and receiver of the message and no one, …

WhatsApp update adds new security features to protect people’s privacy
2 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp update adds new security features to protect people’s privacy

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 new update comes with three main features: users will be able to leave group chats more …

UK Watchdog Seeks Review into Government Use of WhatsApp And Other Messaging Apps
2 years, 8 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 …

EXPLAINED | Can Twitter DMs Be Hacked And Do We Need Encryption For Them
2 years, 11 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 …

Facebook delays rollout of encrypted messaging amid child safety fears
3 years, 4 months ago

Facebook delays rollout of encrypted messaging amid child safety fears

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 Facebook has delayed a rollout of encrypted messaging amid fears such a move …

Facebook delays rollout of encrypted messaging amid child safety fears
3 years, 4 months ago

Facebook delays rollout of encrypted messaging amid child safety fears

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 Facebook has delayed a rollout of encrypted messaging amid fears such a move …

Facebook delays rollout of encrypted messaging amid child safety fears
3 years, 4 months ago

Facebook delays rollout of encrypted messaging amid child safety fears

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 Facebook has delayed a rollout of encrypted messaging amid fears such a move …

Encryption Not Compromised, Only Abuse Reports Inspected: WhatsApp
3 years, 6 months ago

Encryption Not Compromised, Only Abuse Reports Inspected: WhatsApp

News 18  

Update: A WhatsApp spokesperson has clarified to News18 that WhatsApp only inspects user messages when a report of abusive content is raised by a co-user against a particular message. A recent report has now found out that WhatsApp may allow content moderators to access users’ messages in certain cases. This means that these moderators can only see users messages, images …

WhatsApp May Add End-to-End Encryption for Local Backups: Report
3 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp May Add End-to-End Encryption for Local Backups: Report

News 18  

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new privacy feature to encrypt local backups on smartphone or other devices. Once the feature for both local and cloud is available, WhatsApp would hope to dismiss rumours and allegations over hackers accessing private chats of notable individuals. According to notable WhatsApp updates tracker WABetaInfo, the company is currently working on local backup encryption on …

WhatsApp CEO calls on governments, companies to take Pegasus makers to task
3 years, 8 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 …

WhatsApp Has a Secure Fix for One of Its Biggest Drawbacks
55 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp Has a Secure Fix for One of Its Biggest Drawbacks

Wired  

The ubiquitous end-to-end encrypted messaging service WhatsApp melds security and convenience for 2 billion people around the world. Using WhatsApp across devices wouldn't be any trouble if your data lived on WhatsApp's servers. “As we enter the multi-device era, guaranteeing that the security of WhatsApp remains bulletproof is the team’s largest concern,” says Scott Ryder, director of WhatsApp consumer engineering. …

Ban Whatsapp If Non-Compliance With New IT Rules Continues: Plea Filed Before Kerala High Court
3 years, 9 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 …

WhatsApp Multi-Device End to End Encryption to Launch in Coming Months: Report
3 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Multi-Device End to End Encryption to Launch in Coming Months: Report

News 18  

WhatsApp is seemingly set to get end to end encryption for multiple devices as well, according to a recent post by WABetaInfo. The most popular instant messaging communication app in the world has held steadfast by insisting that end to end encryption is an industry standard practice that makes it secure from start to finish, and now, the feature may …

Information Technology Rules: a case of overreach?
3 years, 9 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 …

Ending encryption: On enforcing traceability on popular messaging apps
3 years, 10 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 …

WhatsApp sues GoI: Why traceability undermines encryption and puts us all at risk
3 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp sues GoI: Why traceability undermines encryption and puts us all at risk

Firstpost  

On 26 May, WhatsApp sued the Indian government over traceability requirements prescribed in the new Intermediary Guidelines. While the government’s goal to regulate social media intermediaries and prevent crime is important, the Facebook-owned private messaging service has valid concerns regarding traceability requirements and its impact on users’ privacy and security. Messaging services such as WhatsApp and Signal have over half …

If India ever bans WhatsApp, it will join the list of countries including North Korea, China
3 years, 10 months ago

If India ever bans WhatsApp, it will join the list of countries including North Korea, China

India Today  

WhatsApp’s tussle with the Indian government intensified after the former dragged the government to court over its new IT rules. The government has called WhatsApp’s refusal to comply with the new IT rules a “clear act of defiance.” The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology explained its stance behind asking WhatsApp to track the first originator of the information. The …

WhatsApp’s Fight With India Has Global Implications
55 years, 3 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 …

Government vs. WhatsApp Blame Game: Let User Privacy Win!
3 years, 10 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 …

New IT rules | Centre accuses WhatsApp of attempt to stall norms
3 years, 10 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, 10 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 …

WhatsApp Sues Indian Govt Over IT Rules 2021, Says 'Chat Traceability Will End User Privacy'
3 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp Sues Indian Govt Over IT Rules 2021, Says 'Chat Traceability Will End User Privacy'

ABP News  

New Delhi: Amid heated controversy over the WhatsApp Privacy police and IT Intermediary Rules 2021, the Facebook-owned messaging app has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government in the Delhi High Court. WhatsApp has challenged the Information Technology Rules, 2021 saying that user privacy is in its DNA and requiring messaging apps to "trace" chats undermines people's right to privacy. …

WhatsApp says India's new IT rules that ask for message tracing will end privacy for users
3 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp says India's new IT rules that ask for message tracing will end privacy for users

India Today  

WhatsApp and the Government of India are again face-to-face on the topic of traceability that first came to light in 2019. WhatsApp filed a legal complaint on Tuesday in New Delhi against the Centre, where the lawsuit says that the new rules violate privacy rights since it requires the platform to break end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp employs end-to-end encryption, and the …

WhatsApp sues Indian gov’t on privacy concerns: Report
3 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp sues Indian gov’t on privacy concerns: Report

Al Jazeera  

The case asks the Delhi High Court to declare one of the new rules is a violation of privacy rights, Reuters reported. WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit in Delhi against the Indian government seeking to block regulations coming into force on Wednesday that experts say would compel the California-based Facebook unit to break privacy protections, sources said. The case, described …

In Response to Govt, WhatsApp Says It Won't Limit Functionality Of Those Who Don't Accept New Terms
3 years, 10 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 …

Will maintain current approach till data law comes into effect: WhatsApp
3 years, 10 months ago

Will maintain current approach till data law comes into effect: WhatsApp

The Hindu  

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has told the government that it will not limit functionality for users in the coming weeks but will continue the current approach of reminding users about the update until “at least the forthcoming Personal Data Protection law comes into effect.” WhatsApp has said this in its response to the notice by the Government of India asking the platform …

Govt vs WhatsApp on Privacy Policy: Will India Ban WhatsApp?
3 years, 10 months ago

Govt vs WhatsApp on Privacy Policy: Will India Ban WhatsApp?

The Quint  

WhatsApp has been pushing for universal acceptance of its updated privacy policy for quite some time now and the updated policy allows the platform as well as its parent company, Facebook, and related third parties, to access user metadata, even when they may not be using all of the applications. The Quint spoke to cyber policy expert Prashant Guruswamy, CoFounder …

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