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Competition Commission of India orders probe into new privacy policy of WhatsApp, says it is ‘abuse of dominance’
The Commission has directed the Director General to initiate a probe against WhatsApp under Section 26(1) of Competition Act
USA: Google faces a $5 billion lawsuit for tracking users browsing Chrome in incognito mode
In June 2020, three Google users had filed a complaint and claimed that the company carries on a “pervasive data tracking business.” They said that Google collects browsing history and other web activity data even if it has switched on the “incognito” mode.
Don’t fall for propaganda! WhatsApp will not have to breach end-to-end-encryption to follow the new IT guidelines
We're all well aware that the Govt of India has recently notified the new Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
WhatsApp says users not accepting the new privacy policy will start to lose access from May 15: Report
In case users do not comply with Whatsapp's new policies, for a short duration they would be able to receive calls and notification, but they won't be able to read or send messages from the app from May 15 onwards.
Sandes, a Make-in-India alternative to Whatsapp, being tested by government officials: Read the details
Government officials have started using Sandes, a desi alternative to popular messaging application Whatsapp
‘Different policy for Indian and European users serious concern’: GoI directs WhatsApp to withdraw proposed privacy policy changes
The GoI has written to Will Cathcart, the CEO of WhatsApp, regarding privacy concerns and urged him to withdraw them.
After a global outcry, WhatsApp issues clarification, delays enforcement of updated privacy policy: Read full details
The WhatsApp privacy policy update invited backlash after the app said it reserved the right to share some user data with Facebook.
WhatsApp vs Signal vs Telegram: Here’s how they fare against each other amidst concerns of privacy after WhatsApp’s latest policy update
The popularity of messaging apps Signal and Telegram soared after WhatsApp updated its policy raising concerns about data privacy
Signal stock increases 1100% after Elon Musk recommended it over WhatsApp privacy changes. The only problem? It’s not the Signal stock: Details
Elon Musk had urged his followers to use Signal messaging app, which is developed by non-profit organisation Sigla Foundation
Zoom admits to blocking activists and ending meetings on the request of Chinese govt, to make changes to enable blocking participants in particular countries...
Zoom admitted terminating accounts outside mainland China and shutting down their meetings on request of Chinese government.
