Whatsapp Privacy Policy

High Court Verdict Likely Tomorrow On WhatsApp, Facebook Pleas Against Probe

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 21, 2021

The Delhi High Court is likely to give its verdict tomorrow on pleas by social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp challenging competition regulator CCI's order directing a probe into the latter's new privacy policy.

WhatsApp Privacy Policy Probe on Competition Aspect, CCI Tells Delhi High Court

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 13, 2021

CCI said it was looking into the competition aspect of WhatsApp's new privacy policy, and not the alleged violation of individuals' privacy which was being looked into by the Supreme Court.

WhatsApp Privacy Policy Update Faces Antitrust Probe From CCI

Reuters | Thursday March 25, 2021

Competition Commission of India (CCI) ordered a probe into a WhatsApp privacy policy update, saying the Facebook-owned messaging service had breached antitrust laws.

Competition Commission of India To Probe WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 24, 2021

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) has directed its investigation arm to conduct a probe into WhatsApp's updated privacy policy and terms of service on prima facie finding that the firm has contravened competition law provisions through its "exploitative and exclusionary conduct" in the garb of the policy update.

WhatsApp Reminding Users to Accept Updated Privacy Policy by May 15 to Continue Using App

Vineet Washington | Saturday March 6, 2021

WhatsApp has started reminding users to accept its updated privacy policy by May 15. Several users have shared screenshots of the notifications on Twitter.

WhatsApp: Everything You Need to Know About the Controversial Privacy Policy Update

Jagmeet Singh | Monday February 22, 2021

Check out what happens when WhatsApp will implement its updated privacy policy, what all data it will share, and what happens if you don’t agree to the new privacy policy.

WhatsApp To Move Ahead With Privacy Update Despite Backlash

India News | Reuters | Friday February 19, 2021

Facebook Inc's WhatsApp said on Thursday it will go ahead with its controversial privacy policy update but will allow users to read it at "their own pace" and will also display a banner providing additional information.

Microsoft Joins Forces With Bosch to Develop Vehicle Software Platform

Reuters | Friday February 19, 2021

Bosch will work with Microsoft on a software platform for vehicles, as it strives to get a foot in the door to the fast-growing market for electromobility and automated driving technologies.

WhatsApp Privacy Policy Rollout to Restart, Starting With ‘More Information’ Banner, Coming Soon

Tasneem Akolawala | Friday February 19, 2021

WhatsApp said it will go ahead with its controversial privacy policy update but will allow users to read it at "their own pace" and will also display a banner providing additional information.

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Against New WhatsApp Privacy Policy

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 5, 2021

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea which had sought a direction to instant messaging platform WhatsApp to roll back its new privacy policy on grounds that it is allegedly violative of laws and can impact the country's security.

WhatsApp Privacy Row: Not Essential To Download It, Says High Court

India News | ANI | Monday January 25, 2021

The Delhi High Court on Monday said that it is not mandatory to download WhatsApp, amid concerns over the company's new privacy policy.

How WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy Impacts Users: FAQs Answered

India News | Written by Roobina Mongia | Saturday January 23, 2021

Over 340 million people in India are closely watching and questioning WhatsApp, a messaging app that is widely used daily.

Latest NEWS LIVE: UK Covid Strain Detected In At Least 60 Countries, Says WHO

India News | NDTV | Wednesday January 20, 2021

The UK coronavirus strain has been detected in at least 60 countries, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, 10 more than a week ago.

Withdraw The Changes, India Tells Facebook: 10 Latest Facts

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday January 19, 2021

WhatsApp has been asked to withdraw proposed changes to its privacy and data-sharing policies - changes the India government today decried as "discriminatory" and that have prompted outrage among large sections of the app's 400 million users in the country. In a letter to the global CEO of Facebook (which owns WhatsApp) the government said it objec...

Withdraw "Discriminatory" Policy For Indian Users: Government To WhatsApp

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday January 19, 2021

The government has asked WhatsApp to withdraw any change in the messaging app's privacy policy for users in India, people with direct knowledge of the matter have said. The centre has written to the Facebook-owned app's global CEO Will Cathcart detailing concerns over information security of users, they said. India is WhatsApp's biggest market.