Whatsapp Privacy
- All
- News
- Videos
- Web Stories
-
Chhattisgarh High Court's Big Order On Digital Evidence vs Right To Privacy
Private electronic communications including WhatsApp chats and call recordings can be used as evidence in matrimonial disputes, the Chhattisgarh High Court has said.
-
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Add a 'Close Friends' Status, Just Like Instagram: Report
WhatsApp may soon let users share Status updates with a Close Friends list, offering more privacy and control over who can view certain posts. WABetaInfo spotted the feature in an Android beta build, though it remains under development with no release timeline confirmed. The option could work alongside custom contact lists, allowing users to manage...
-
Supreme Court Questions WhatsApp Policy of Sharing User Data With Meta Entities
The Supreme Court on Tuesday warned it could reimpose a ban on Meta-owned WhatsApp's data sharing with other group entities, saying the messaging app's privacy policy misled users, two lawyers present in court said.
-
In WhatsApp Privacy Row, Chief Justice's "If Message Sent To Doctor..." Note
As the Supreme Court reprimanded Meta Tuesday - over WhatsApp's 2021 'take it or leave it' privacy policy - Chief Justice Surya Kant offered a personal anecdote to drive home the point.
-
"Exit India If You Can't": Chief Justice Warns Meta Over WhatsApp Policy
Tech giant and WhatsApp owners Meta received a stern warning from the Supreme Court Tuesday over the instant messaging platform's privacy policy.
-
WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Subscription Plan That Offers Exclusive Features, Customisation Options
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new optional subscription that will unlock exclusive personalisation and productivity features, according to WABetaInfo. Spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.4.8, the plan is not yet available to testers and may launch via a waitlist system. Expected features include premium stickers, themes, ext...
-
Meta Can See WhatsApp Chats in Breach of Privacy, Lawsuit Claims
Meta has made so called “end-to-end” encryption a central part of WhatsApp’s feature set, offering a kind of encryption that means a message is only accessible to the sender and recipient, but not the company.
-
"Frivolous": Meta On Lawsuit Claiming It Can Access WhatsApp Chats
A lawsuit against Meta in the US has alleged that its privacy claims are false and Meta and WhatsApp "store, analyse, and can access virtually all of WhatsApp users' private' communications".
-
WhatsApp Might Soon Let Parents Control Who Minors Interact With
WhatsApp is reportedly working on parental controls through new secondary accounts designed for minors. These accounts would limit interactions to saved contacts and allow parents to manage privacy settings and receive activity updates. Importantly, parents would not be able to view messages or call details, suggesting WhatsApp is trying to balance...
-
Boss Demands Live Location From Employee Requesting Sick Leave: 'It's Not Okay'
An employee posted a WhatsApp chat screenshot where their boss demanded live location, citing HR policy.
-
Chhattisgarh High Court's Big Order On Digital Evidence vs Right To Privacy
Private electronic communications including WhatsApp chats and call recordings can be used as evidence in matrimonial disputes, the Chhattisgarh High Court has said.
-
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Add a 'Close Friends' Status, Just Like Instagram: Report
WhatsApp may soon let users share Status updates with a Close Friends list, offering more privacy and control over who can view certain posts. WABetaInfo spotted the feature in an Android beta build, though it remains under development with no release timeline confirmed. The option could work alongside custom contact lists, allowing users to manage...
-
Supreme Court Questions WhatsApp Policy of Sharing User Data With Meta Entities
The Supreme Court on Tuesday warned it could reimpose a ban on Meta-owned WhatsApp's data sharing with other group entities, saying the messaging app's privacy policy misled users, two lawyers present in court said.
-
In WhatsApp Privacy Row, Chief Justice's "If Message Sent To Doctor..." Note
As the Supreme Court reprimanded Meta Tuesday - over WhatsApp's 2021 'take it or leave it' privacy policy - Chief Justice Surya Kant offered a personal anecdote to drive home the point.
-
"Exit India If You Can't": Chief Justice Warns Meta Over WhatsApp Policy
Tech giant and WhatsApp owners Meta received a stern warning from the Supreme Court Tuesday over the instant messaging platform's privacy policy.
-
WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Subscription Plan That Offers Exclusive Features, Customisation Options
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new optional subscription that will unlock exclusive personalisation and productivity features, according to WABetaInfo. Spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.4.8, the plan is not yet available to testers and may launch via a waitlist system. Expected features include premium stickers, themes, ext...
-
Meta Can See WhatsApp Chats in Breach of Privacy, Lawsuit Claims
Meta has made so called “end-to-end” encryption a central part of WhatsApp’s feature set, offering a kind of encryption that means a message is only accessible to the sender and recipient, but not the company.
-
"Frivolous": Meta On Lawsuit Claiming It Can Access WhatsApp Chats
A lawsuit against Meta in the US has alleged that its privacy claims are false and Meta and WhatsApp "store, analyse, and can access virtually all of WhatsApp users' private' communications".
-
WhatsApp Might Soon Let Parents Control Who Minors Interact With
WhatsApp is reportedly working on parental controls through new secondary accounts designed for minors. These accounts would limit interactions to saved contacts and allow parents to manage privacy settings and receive activity updates. Importantly, parents would not be able to view messages or call details, suggesting WhatsApp is trying to balance...
-
Boss Demands Live Location From Employee Requesting Sick Leave: 'It's Not Okay'
An employee posted a WhatsApp chat screenshot where their boss demanded live location, citing HR policy.
