Whatsapp Privacy Policy

WhatsApp’s new privacy policy violates the IT law and rules: Centre to Delhi high court

WhatsApp's new privacy policy came into effect from 15 May, but the platform says it will not be deleting accounts of those users who have not accepted it.

German watchdog bans Facebook from gathering WhatsApp users' data

WhatsApp denied the update is connected with any expansion of data sharing with Facebook, pointing out it is related only to messages between businesses and customers.

WhatsApp privacy policy: 15 May deadline deferred, user accounts won't be deleted

WhatsApp has clarified that it will not delete accounts of users who do not accept the latest update.

Centre asks Delhi HC to restrain WhatsApp from implementing new privacy policy from 15 May

The Centre's statement was in response to a plea challenging the messaging platform's new policy. Petitioners contended that it indicates 'fissures' in Indian data protection

WhatsApp to go ahead with new privacy policy, says it has conveyed commitment to protect privacy to govt

Last month, the messaging app had faced questions from the Centre about its updated privacy policy, under which it could share limited user data with Facebook and its group firms

WhatsApp shares updated plans for how it will ask users to review its new privacy policy

WhatsApp says that, similar to Snapchat, it will use its Status feature to share updates directly within the platform.

SC issues notice to WhatsApp, Facebook, says 'people value their privacy more than money'

People have grave apprehensions that they will lose their privacy and it is our duty to protect them, the top court said.

WhatsApp is treating Indian users differently from Europeans in terms of updated privacy policy: Centre to Delhi HC

The petition, by a lawyer, has contended that the updated privacy policy violates users' right to privacy under the Constitution.

WhatsApp row: How messaging app's new privacy policy impacts legal rights of Indian citizens

With the data collected from WhatsApp, Facebook Inc may establish a monopoly in digital marketing leading to justified concerns from anti-trust activists

Centre asks WhatsApp to withdraw changes to privacy policy, says it is discriminatory towards Indians

In a letter to WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart, the government said the proposed new changes raise 'grave concerns' about the 'choice and autonomy of Indian citizens'