Govt pro-actively looking for action on WhatsApp privacy rules issue: MeitY official
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Last Updated: May 13, 2021, 09:59 PM IST
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WhatsApp had set May 15 for its users to accept a change in privacy policy but later scrapped the deadline for users to accept the controversial update. The instant mobile messaging firm has also said that not accepting the terms will not lead to deletion of accounts.
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WhatsApp had faced severe backlash over user concerns that data was being shared with parent company Facebook.
The government is pro-actively looking at best possible options around WhatsApp new privacy rules, a senior Ministry of Electronics and IT official said on Thursday.
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