WhatsApp has an Indian court that recent changes in its terms and The Never Ending Love Storycondition won’t “endanger” the privacy privacy of its users. However, If people are still concerned, WhatsApp reminded them that it isn't forcing anyone to use its app.
SEE ALSO: WhatsApp announces plans to share user data with FacebookAfter WhatsApp announced last month that it will begin sharing some of its users’ data with parent company Facebook for advertising purposes, two WhatsApp users in India went to the High Court to express their privacy concern.
They alleged that WhatsApp was contradicting its original promise and that the move would “severely compromise the rights of its users and make the privacy rights of users completely vulnerable”. In its response, WhatsApp shot down such concerns.
“Using the messaging service is a voluntary decision, we have not forced anybody to use it."
WhatsApp’s representative explained to Delhi High Court that the messaging service won’t be sharing texts, photos, and other things people share using its app. “There is no question of messages, photographs or documents getting shared with Facebook. We have no access to the content,” council Siddharth Luthra told the court.
“Using the messaging service is a voluntary decision, we have not forced anybody to use it. Users have an option of opting out of it,” Luthra added. WhatsApp is used by over 100 million users in India every month.
WhatsApp’s decision to share user data such as phone number with Facebook has raised privacy concern everywhere. In the United States last month, several privacy groups including Electronic Privacy Information Centerand the Center for Digital Democracycomlained to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), accusing WhatsApp of reneging on its previous promise that user data collected would not be used or disclosed for marketing purposes.
The change in WhatsApp's policy will come into effect on Sept. 25. Users who do not wish WhatsApp to share their phone number with Facebook have the option to not share their phone number with Facebook in the app's settings.
Topics Apps & Software Cybersecurity Facebook Privacy WhatsApp
Virtual Reality: The True Cost of Admission (and Why It Doesn't Matter)
Xbox Series X review: One small leap for one giant console
How to make money on Zoom and Facebook classes
Little girl's first 'magic trick' fools no one but the dog
Mary Shows Up
Twitter puts warning label on Trump's false election tweet
These are the top 5 U.S. Google searches ahead of Election Day
NBA star Hassan Whiteside launches CSI
Big-League Bluster
Driverless race car sums up 2020 by swerving into a wall for no reason
Best robot vacuum deal: Get the Roborock Q5 Max for 53% off at Amazon
The most ferocious fashion spotted at CatCon LA
Extremely excited pup just can't wait to catch the bus to doggy school
Australian dad finds venomous snake just chilling next to baby's crib
Exceptionally rare radio sources detected in the distant universe
Mariah Carey kicks off the holiday season, those are the rules
Mariah Carey kicks off the holiday season, those are the rules
Gaming chat app shuts down alt
The fat bears are already extremely fat
Why the flood of misinformation in Pennsylvania is a huge problem
We desperately wish this Olive Garden makeup palette was realJennifer Lopez's jean boots prove that no one can be trusted with denimLondon's traffic lights get LGBT makeover for PrideMoviePass is dying and the memes are brutalHow a California wildfire caused an honestCatch up on Twitter's top tweets from the past weekCatch up on Twitter's top tweets from the past weekNicole Kidman reportedly playing Gretchen Carlson in Fox News harassment filmFacebook uncovers a new plot to manipulate its users — and proves they'll always be a targetLeaked document shows Google's plans for its censored search engine in ChinaReese Witherspoon had a glorious response to these new 'Big Little Lies' photosOur first look at the DJI Mavic 2 is hereTwitter asks researchers to help make site less toxicSleep at a gas station for $50/nightYou're not being rickrolled: Rick Astley just hit number one in the UKYou're not being rickrolled: Rick Astley just hit number one in the UKA verified 'Donald J. Trump' Twitter account is scamming cryptoExtreme heat brings temperatures over 90 degrees to the Arctic CircleBring Thandie Newton back to 'Mission: Impossible,' you cowardsLondon's traffic lights get LGBT makeover for Pride New Zealand bikers perform Haka dance to honor Christchurch victims J.K. Rowling says Dumbledore and Grindelwald had a 'love' relationship Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for October 7 Good news everyone, Logan Paul doesn't actually think the Earth is flat 'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for October 11 Aggressive Instagramming is ruining Southern California's super bloom Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for October 9 Everything announced at the Meta Connect 2022 VR conference This fake Mueller report is the ultimate troll 'House of the Dragon' episode 8: Viserys' last words to Alicent, explained People are jokingly asking USC to consider admitting their very gifted dogs Professors commenting on quiz doodles will make your day 5 things we learned about Crash Detection on iPhone and Apple Watch How to delete a BeReal post People are sharing their best spill videos after one woman spilled 22 quarts of ranch dressing 'The Midnight Club's Christopher Pike Easter eggs explained Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for October 8 New Zealand's biggest online classifieds site bans sale of semi Meta Connect 2022 livestream: How to watch the Quest Pro announcement This meme highlights some of the absolutely wild news stories that come out of Florida
1.5281s , 10107.640625 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【The Never Ending Love Story】,Prosperous Times Information Network