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WhatsApp’s changes to its privacy policy are violative of user privacy and consumer rights Now that WhatsApp has clearly indicated in its response to the Centre’s missive last week that it cannot roll back changes to its privacy policy, the latter has no option but to act. The absence of a personal data protection law is a huge handicap in this context but the existing laws, specifically Sections 43A and 72A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, read along with rules framed thereunder, offer scope for the government to act against WhatsApp. Such a course of action may take the battle to the courts but that may not be a bad option as the courts seem best positioned now to offer relief to users and help the law evolve. There is already a PIL being heard in the Delhi High Court on this issue. The basic problem with WhatsApp’s move is that it fails to provide a guarantee against non-disclosure to third parties or allow users to withdraw consent later. . These rules
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May 24, 2021 22:12 IST
The platform responds to govt. notice asking it to withdraw controversial update to its privacy policy
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The platform responds to govt. notice asking it to withdraw controversial update to its privacy policy
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 to withdraw the controversial update to its privacy policy. The government had sought a response within seven days, warning of steps “in consonance with law” in case of failure of a satisfactory response.
WhatsApp responds saying it will not delete users’ accounts; will continue to remind users about new policy
May 24, 2021
‘Will wait until Personal Data Protection law comes’
Social messaging platform WhatsApp on Monday has said it will not delete users’ accounts even if they do not accept the new Privacy Policy but added that it will continue to remind users about the change in the policy.
In a response to government’s letter, the Facebook-owned company said, “We will not limit the functionality of how WhatsApp works in the coming weeks. Instead, we will continue to remind users from time to time about the update as well as when people choose to use relevant optional features, like communicating with a business that is receiving support from Facebook.”
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WhatsApp won t limit functionality for those who don t accept new policy
WhatsApp won t limit functionality for those who don t accept new policy
WhatsApp has said that it will not limit the functionality for users not agreeing to its new privacy policy.
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WhatsApp on Monday said it will not limit the functionality for users not agreeing to its new privacy policy. The company added that it will continue to remind users about the update and “maintain this approach” till Personal Data Protection Bill comes into effect.
A WhatsApp spokesperson said, We have responded to Government of India’s letter and assured them that the privacy of users remains our highest priority.