'WhatsApp policies too weak to protect users from surveillance'
7 years, 8 months ago

'WhatsApp policies too weak to protect users from surveillance'

India TV News  

Despite WhatsApp's move to adopt end-to-end encryption by default for its billion users around the world, the policies of the instant messaging app are too weak to protect user privacy from governments, says a digital rights group's new report. Even tech giants such as Apple, Facebook, and Google can do more to fully stand behind their users, said the Electronic Frontier Foundation's annual report entitled "Who Has Your Back". "WhatsApp does not explicitly state that it prohibits third-party access to its user data, nor does it say that third parties are prohibited from allowing WhatsApp user data to be used for surveillance purposes," the report released this week said. When governments do so, they need to follow the law, and users are increasingly demanding that companies holding their data enact the toughest policies to protect customer information," said EFF Activism Director Rainey Reitman.

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WhatsApp is private and safe, director promises Dutch media as Signal use grows
1 week, 3 days ago

WhatsApp is private and safe, director promises Dutch media as Signal use grows

NL Times  

With the use of the chat app Signal growing fast in the Netherlands, WhatsApp has launched a charm offensive in the Dutch media. WhatsApp is safe and protects users’ privacy, director Will Cathcart told a handful of Dutch journalists during a Zoom conversation, NU.nl reports. WhatsApp wants to debunk certain claims that are circulating in the Netherlands, mainly about the …

WhatsApp says there is new Israeli spyware that can target phones, break into private data
1 month, 4 weeks 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 releases a new update to fix critical privacy bug on iPhones
1 month, 4 weeks ago

WhatsApp releases a new update to fix critical privacy bug on iPhones

India Today  

WhatsApp — claimed to be one of the safest messaging platforms available today — has rolled out a critical update to fix a major privacy vulnerability in its View Once feature for iOS. According to the researcher, the vulnerability allowed anyone to bypass the View Once privacy protection by navigating to the app’s storage settings. By going to Settings > …

There’s no arguing with the broad thrust of CCI’s order on WhatsApp’s use of data
2 months ago

There’s no arguing with the broad thrust of CCI’s order on WhatsApp’s use of data

Live Mint  

On 23 January, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal partially stayed an order of the Competition Commission of India imposing a penalty of ₹213.14 crore on WhatsApp and its parent company Meta for coercing its users to accept the WhatsApp Privacy Policy of 2021. The CCI held that the ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ nature of this policy was unfair and violated India’s competition …

Mint Explainer: Why did NCLAT lift CCI ban on WhatsApp data-sharing practices?
2 months ago

Mint Explainer: Why did NCLAT lift CCI ban on WhatsApp data-sharing practices?

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : On 23 January, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal temporarily stayed the Competition Commission of India’s November 2023 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 …

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

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 …

NCLAT to hear Meta’s plea against ₹213 crore CCI fine on WhatsApp privacy policy on 16 Jan
2 months, 3 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 …

Ending use of WhatsApp is ‘clear admission’ Government was wrong, claim Tories
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Scottish Government to cease use of WhatsApp by spring, says Forbes
3 months, 1 week 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 …

‘Disagree’: Meta to challenge CCI's order on WhatsApp data-sharing policy
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4 months, 1 week ago

‘Disagree’: Meta to challenge CCI's order on WhatsApp data-sharing policy

Hindustan Times  

Social media giant Meta on Tuesday expressed its intention to appeal a ruling by the Competition Commission of India that prohibits the American tech company from exchanging advertising data between WhatsApp and its other apps. The Competition Commission of India fined the U.S. tech giant $25.4 million on Monday for antitrust violations about WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy and ordered the …

Meta to Appeal Rs 213-Cr Penalty Imposed by CCI Over WhatsApp Privacy Policy
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4 months, 1 week ago

Meta to Appeal Rs 213-Cr Penalty Imposed by CCI Over WhatsApp Privacy Policy

Deccan Chronicle  

Meta has announced its intention to appeal the Rs 213.14 crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India on Monday, following the company's handling of WhatsApp's 2021 Privacy Policy update. The antitrust body found that Meta's actions violated fair competition norms, particularly regarding the collection and sharing of user data across its platforms.The CCI's ruling is centered around the …

Meta to appeal against CCI’s ₹213 crore penalty
4 months, 1 week ago

Meta to appeal against CCI’s ₹213 crore penalty

The Hindu  

After the Competition Commission imposed a ₹213-crore penalty on Meta in relation to WhatsApp privacy policy, the company said it disagreed with the watchdog’s decision and plans to appeal. The Competition Commission of India on Monday imposed a penalty of ₹213.14 crore on social media major Meta for unfair business ways with respect to WhatsApp privacy policy update done in …

Meta to challenge CCI order against WhatsApp privacy policy
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4 months, 1 week ago

Meta to challenge CCI order against WhatsApp privacy policy

Hindustan Times  

Social media major Meta will appeal against the Competition Commission of India’s order which held that WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update was anticompetitive. On Monday, the CCI had announced a penalty of ₹213.14 crore on Meta for abusing its dominant position through the 2021 update to WhatsApp’s privacy policy and thus violating the Competition Act. The CCI has also forbidden …

CCI slaps fine on Meta over WhatsApp policy
4 months, 1 week ago

CCI slaps fine on Meta over WhatsApp policy

Hindustan Times  

In a significant blow to WhatsApp and its parent entity Meta, the Competition Commission of India on Monday imposed a penalty of ₹213.14 crore on Meta for abusing its dominant position through the 2021 update to WhatsApp’s privacy policy and thus violating the Competition Act. The CCI has also forbidden WhatsApp from making user data sharing with Meta companies a …

Meta to appeal India's Rs 213-crore penalty order over WhatsApp policy
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Meta disagrees with antitrust ruling of India on WhatsApp, set to face legal battle
4 months, 1 week ago

Meta disagrees with antitrust ruling of India on WhatsApp, set to face legal battle

India TV News  

Meta disagrees with antitrust ruling of India on WhatsApp, set to face legal battle Meta has announced plans to legally challenge the Indian Competition Commission's order restricting data sharing between WhatsApp and other Meta apps. The ruling imposed a USD 25.4 mn fine, to prevent WhatsApp from sharing user data for advertising across Meta platforms for 5 years. Meta Platforms …

CCI imposes ₹213 crore penalty on Meta over 2021 WhatsApp private policy update
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Meta hit with ₹213 crore penalty from CCI in relation to WhatsApp privacy policy
4 months, 1 week ago

Meta hit with ₹213 crore penalty from CCI in relation to WhatsApp privacy policy

The Hindu  

The Competition Commission of India on Monday imposed a penalty of ₹213.14 crore on social media major Meta for unfair business ways with respect to WhatsApp privacy policy update done in 2021. The regulator has called for implementing various remedial measures, including barring WhatsApp from sharing data collected on its platform with other Meta companies or Meta company products for …

Anti-trust regulator levy Rs 213 crore penalty on Meta for 'forcing' WhatsApp users to share data
4 months, 1 week ago

Anti-trust regulator levy Rs 213 crore penalty on Meta for 'forcing' WhatsApp users to share data

New Indian Express  

The anti-trust regulator -Competition Commission of India -on Monday imposed a penalty of Rs 213 crore on US tech giant Meta, which owns and operates the messaging app WhatsApp, for abuse of its dominant position. As per the CCI order, Whatsapp in January 2021 notified users that they were required to accept the new terms of services and privacy policies, …

Meta fined Rs 213 crore over WhatsApp privacy policy by competition regulator
4 months, 1 week ago

Meta fined Rs 213 crore over WhatsApp privacy policy by competition regulator

India Today  

The Competition Commission of India on Monday imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore on social media major Meta for unfair business ways with respect to WhatsApp privacy policy update done in 2021. The regulator has called for implementing various remedial measures, including barring WhatsApp from sharing data collected on its platform with other Meta companies or Meta company products …

Data privacy is Signal’s edge over Telegram and Whatsapp
6 months, 3 weeks 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 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 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 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 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." …

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

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 clampdown highlights video call compliance threat for finance firms
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp clampdown highlights video call compliance threat for finance firms

The Hindu  

With text messages and emails under tightened surveillance, financial firms may now have to screen staff video calls for possible rule-breaking, amid concern regulators are poised to scrutinise such calls for compliance breaches. Finance firms are now engaging technology specialists, law firms and risk consultants to ensure video calls are monitored and retained as required, to meet record-keeping requirements and …

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 …

Braverman urges Meta not to ‘go dark’ on detecting child abuse with encryption
1 year, 6 months ago

Braverman urges Meta not to ‘go dark’ on detecting child abuse with encryption

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 Home Secretary has urged Meta not to “go dark” …

FACT CHECK: No Government rule for recording personal calls or triple ticks on WhatsApp
1 year, 8 months ago

FACT CHECK: No Government rule for recording personal calls or triple ticks on WhatsApp

India TV News  

In today's digital era, where social media and other digital platforms have become primary sources for news consumption, misinformation, and fake news can spread quickly. Recently, a message has been circulating on WhatsApp claiming that the government is planning to record the personal calls of common citizens and monitor their social media activity. Claim: The viral message on WhatsApp claims …

WhatsApp update adds new feature that could end spam calls and new privacy options
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp update adds new feature that could end spam calls and new privacy options

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 WhatsApp has launched a new feature that could finally protect people from spam …

Will investigate WhatsApp's ‘unacceptable’ breach of privacy: IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar
1 year, 10 months ago

Will investigate WhatsApp's ‘unacceptable’ breach of privacy: IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Hindustan Times  

The government will investigate a claim that WhatsApp accessed the microphone of smartphone users while the phone was not in use, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. Replying to a Twitter user's claim that WhatsApp accessed microphones while the phone was not in use, Chandrasekhar said, "This is an unacceptable breach and violation …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Banned 2.9 mn accounts \'to combat abuse on our platform\': WhatsApp
2 years ago

Banned 2.9 mn accounts \'to combat abuse on our platform\': WhatsApp

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Social messaging platform WhatsApp on Wednesday said it banned over 2.9 million accounts in the country in month of January to "combat abuse." "WhatsApp is an industry leader in preventing abuse, among end-to-end encrypted messaging services," a spokesperson of the social messaging platform said. This user-safety report contains details of the user complaints received and the corresponding action …

Privacy Policy: SC Asks WhatsApp to Give Wide Publicity to Undertaking Given to Centre in 2021
2 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

WhatsApp users sceptical of latest update
2 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp users sceptical of latest update

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: WhatsApp's latest version, which is requesting additional access to files on one's phone, besides the regular photos and media, has city users wary of the Android 2.23.2.8 update. WhatsApp's privacy policy, under its 'How we use your information' and 'Safety, Security, And Integrity' sections, reads, "Safety, security, and integrity are an integral part of our services. We use information …

Ireland’s WhatsApp penalty highlights EU privacy turmoil
2 years, 2 months ago

Ireland’s WhatsApp penalty highlights EU privacy turmoil

Associated Press  

LONDON — Ireland fined WhatsApp for breaching strict European Union privacy rules in a case that has exposed divisions among EU watchdogs over how to regulate its parent company, Meta. In its final decision on the WhatsApp case, the commission also ordered the company to bring its data processing operations into compliance with EU privacy rules within six months. The …

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: …

'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, …

‘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 …

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