PIL against WhatsApp s new privacy policy in Delhi HC, says violates fundamental rights
The petitioner has contended that WhatsApp rolled out its new policy without seeking permission from the government, and added it will violate the fundamental rights of Indian users
BusinessToday.In | January 15, 2021 | Updated 11:01 IST
The PIL has sought an immediate stay on the new privacy policy of WhatsApp
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court against WhatsApp s new privacy policy, that argues that it violates the right to privacy of an individual.
The plea filed by Chaitanya Rohilla has said that WhatsApp and Facebook have already been sharing users data with the third party in unauthorised manner. And now, with the updation in its policy, WhatsApp will be able to look into the virtual activities of the users.
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WhatsApp s new privacy policy challenged in Delhi High Court
A PIL has challenged the new privacy policy of the instant messaging app, WhatsApp in the Delhi High Court. The petitioner contends that the new privacy policy of WhatsApp authorises the company to look into the virtual activities of the users.
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A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has challenged the new privacy policy of the instant messaging app, WhatsApp in the Delhi High Court. The petitioner contends that the new privacy policy of WhatsApp authorises the company to look into the virtual activities of the users.
WhatsApp s New Policy Violates Right To Privacy: Plea In Delhi High Court WhatsApp s New Policy Violates Right To Privacy: Plea In Delhi High Court The petitioner said that the changed policy violates the Right to Privacy of the citizens of India, which is a fundamental right guaranteed in Part-III of the Constitution of India.
WhatsApp is now used for governmental functions as well, the plea said (Representational)
New Delhi:
An advocate has moved the Delhi High Court seeking direction for an injunction against WhatsApp s new privacy policy with immediate effect, stressing that the messaging app s updated policy violates Right to Privacy.