European privacy regulators to scrutinise WhatsApp privacy switch - Tech News
PARIS: Facebook's move to relax the privacy policy of WhatsApp, the world's most popular mobile messaging application, will be closely scrutinised, the chair of Europe's leading group of privacy regulators said.WhatsApp, which counts more than a billion users globally, said on Thursday it would start sharing users' phone numbers with Facebook, helping it to target advertisements and friend recommendations across the social media network.
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.
What does the WhatsApp privacy policy update signify?
Last week, the news of WhatsApp updating its privacy policy hit the stands.In Searchlight, executive editor Linda Tucci spoke with industry experts to find out how businesses can use mobile messaging platforms to communicate with customers to drive the customer-brand relationship and why the growing popularity of mobile messaging services should interest CIOs.
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