WhatsApp, opposing the contention, said it was conforming to the laws and added that its policy has come into effect from 15 May, but it won’t be deleting accounts right away.
WhatsApp further clarified that it won't delete the users' accounts if they haven't accepted the update but said that its existing policy related to inactive users will apply.
In an advisory, CERT-In said the vulnerabilities reported in WhatsApp can allow 'attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information on a targeted system'.
The submission was made by senior advocate Aman Lekhi on behalf of Competition Commission of India in defence of its order for probe into the new privacy policy of WhatsApp.
Competition Commission of India directed its investigation arm, the director general, to complete a detailed investigation and submit a report within 60 days.
Under the new policy, users can either accept it or exit the app, but they cannot opt not to share their data with other Facebook-owned or third party apps.
BJP national president J.P. Nadda, who was in Varanasi for 2 days, has told party workers to expand footprint on WhatsApp, Telegram & Instagram to increase reach in UP.
Centre had earlier informed that WhatsApp was treating Indian users differently from Europeans over its new policy which was a matter of concern for the government.
Modi govt has announced guidelines for online media — OTT platforms, social media and online news portals — under IT (Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules.
Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion
New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.
Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
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