2 WhatsApp users move HC over privacy concerns
2 WhatsApp users move HC over privacy concernsPetition alleges the change in policy unilaterally compromises the privacy rights of users, by seeking consent to the sharing of info surreptitiouslyThe petition says that the change in policy, expected to come into effect from September 25, unilaterally compromises the rights of users, by seeking consent to the sharing of information in a surreptitious and deceptive manner from unsuspecting consumers of the service.The Bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and judge Sangita Dhingra took note of the filings put forth by advocates Sandeep Sethi and Pratibha Singh, appearing for the petitioners, who called the move a "very serious breach of policy" and have issued notice to the Centre.The Bench has also asked the authorities concerned to file their replies to the petition by September 14, in order to look into the issue in further detail.
European regulators to keep eye on WhatsApp privacy changes
Europe's privacy regulators will follow WhatsApp's decision to share user data with parent Facebook "with great vigilance".Ina blog post, the firm behind the messaging app said that "by coordinating more with Facebook, we'll be able to do things like track basic metrics about how often people use our services and better fight spam on WhatsApp.And by connecting your phone number with Facebook's systems, Facebook can offer better friend suggestions and show you more relevant ads if you have an account with them."It added that users could choose not to share their information with Facebook.
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