WhatsApp to share user data with Facebook
New Delhi, Aug 30 (PTI) WhatsApp's recent decision to share user data with parent company Facebook today reached the doorsteps of Delhi High Court, which sought the government's response on the modification of the new privacy policy.A bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Sangita Dhingra issued notice to the Centre on a plea by two users of the most popular instant messaging service, alleging that WhatsApp, Facebook Inc and Facebook India Online Pvt Ltd's new private policy "compromises the rights of its users".Taking note of the concern by petitioners Karmanya Singh Sareen and Shreya Sethi, the high court wished to examine the issue and asked the concerned authorities to file their reply by September 14.
PIL against WhatsApp asks for prohibition on user data sharing: report
Following the recent privacy policy changes by WhatsApp which intended to collect user data for targeted advertising and analytics, a petition has been filed with Delhi HC seeking prohibition of collection and sharing of user information with Facebook or its family of companies, according to a report by LiveLaw.The PIL, filed by two students—Karmanya Singh and Shreya Sethi—stated that the "drastic changes" in WhatsApp's privacy policy is a U-turn from the earlier privacy policy that existed since 7th July 2012.The newly introduced changes "severely compromises the rights of its users and makes Privacy rights of users complete vulnerable," added the petition.
Delhi HC notifies govt on WhatsApp data sharing
A court petition claims the new WhatsApp privacy policy "compromises the rights of its users".It has asked TRAI to ensure user privacy is protected and that WhatsApp services continue for those who do not agree to the new policyWhatsApp's recent decision to share user data with parent company Facebook on Wednesday reached the doorsteps of Delhi High Court, which sought the government's response on the modification.A bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Sangita Dhingra issued a notice to the Centre on a plea by two users of the most popular instant messaging service, alleging that WhatsApp, Facebook and Facebook India's new private policy "compromises the rights of its users".
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