WhatsApp India

PIL in Delhi HC claims WhatsApp violating right to privacy, threat to national security; hearing on January 18

A PIL was on Thursday moved in the Delhi High Court alleging that WhatsApp is violating right to privacy and is a threat to national security.

Jan 15, 2021, 14:08 PM IST

PIL in Delhi HC claims WhatsApp violating right to privacy, threat to national security

WhatsApp has recently updated its new Terms and Privacy Policy emphasising that users will be required to agree to the same or else they may need delete their account post February 8.

Jan 14, 2021, 18:30 PM IST

Big blow to WhatsApp! Several top company executives move their account to Signal

Jan 13, 2021, 12:34 PM IST

WhatsApp clarifies on new Privacy Policy: Can WhatsApp or Facebook read your messages? Check out 7 key points

WhatsApp updated policy has led to fear that now user privacy might be compromised.

Jan 12, 2021, 12:43 PM IST

Looking to shift WhatsApp group chat to Signal: Check out these 4-easy steps to do so

Based on the Signal tweet, users can follow these 4-easy steps to shift WhatsApp group chat to Signal.

Jan 12, 2021, 12:06 PM IST

Irked with WhatsApp privacy policy? Here's how to delete app and messages permanently from server

WhatsApp has updated its new Terms and Privacy Policy emphasising that users will be required to agree to the same or else they may need delete their account.

Jan 12, 2021, 10:27 AM IST

WhatsApp private group chat links available on Google Search? WhatsApp's advises users not to do This

Google had indexed invite links to private WhatsApp group chats, meaning anyone can join various private chat groups with a simple search.

Jan 11, 2021, 14:51 PM IST

Your WhatsApp is public now, you cannot deny doing this either

WhatsApp updates Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and if WhatsApp users do not want to agree to the new privacy rules, they may as well delete their account.

Jan 07, 2021, 09:26 AM IST

Want to retain your WhatsApp account? Accept updated Terms and Privacy Policy or else your account will be deleted

WhatsApp updates Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and if WhatsApp users do not want to agree to the new privacy rules, they may as well delete their account.

Jan 06, 2021, 10:44 AM IST

What is WhatsApp business account? How to get it started and all you need to know

WhatsApp Business is free to download and aims at making it easier for companies to connect with customers.

Dec 22, 2020, 17:46 PM IST

WhatsApp users either accept updated terms and privacy policy next year or delete your account: Reports

As spotted by WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned company will reportedly update their terms of service starting February 8.

Dec 04, 2020, 15:42 PM IST

WhatsApp users can now bulk delete files, videos in a jiffy –Check how the new feature works

WhatsApp users will also see a preview of media before selecting one or multiple items to delete.

Nov 04, 2020, 11:12 AM IST

WhatsApp yet to fix flaws that allow messages manipulation

According to security researchers, this vulnerability could be exploited in three ways, all of which involve social engineering tactics to fool end-users.

Aug 09, 2019, 11:29 AM IST

WhatsApp messages can be traced without diluting encryption

WhatsApp has maintained that allowing traceability will dilute its end-to-end encryption which ensures that only the sender of the message and the recipient can see the message - not even WhatsApp itself.

Jul 11, 2019, 14:52 PM IST

Why WhatsApp won't trace origin of message in India

WhatsApp is removing over two million accounts per month for bulk or automated behaviour -- over 75 per cent without a recent user report.

Mar 27, 2019, 16:10 PM IST

WhatsApp may stop working in India in its current form if this new norm kicks in

With over 200 million monthly active users, India is WhatsApp's biggest market in the world. Globally, the platform has over 1.5 billion users.

Feb 08, 2019, 10:40 AM IST

WhatsApp to organise start-up challenge in India

Also, the company would invest an additional $2,50,000 to a select few firms from the entrepreneurial community to promote their WhatsApp business number on Facebook.

Nov 01, 2018, 11:54 AM IST

WhatsApp yet to appoint grievance officer in India; SC seeks response within 4 weeks

Over the past few months, fake messages circulating on WhatsApp have incited incidents of mob fury across parts of India.

Aug 27, 2018, 11:36 AM IST

WhatsApp 'excited' about digital projects in India

Launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), UPI facilitates the instant fund transfer between two bank accounts on the mobile platform.

Aug 21, 2017, 16:17 PM IST