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Sweden plans to make Facebook & WhatsApp to store data for police use amid rise in gang violence

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Sweden is looking to grant greater powers to police to access mobile communications data, including chats in Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, saying it’s necessary to fight the surging organized crime more effectively. … Read More >Sweden plans to make Facebook & WhatsApp to store data for police use amid rise in gang violence

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European case against Facebook’s WhatsApp must be decided by Irish data body within a month, EU privacy watchdog rules

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The EU’s privacy watchdog has given Ireland’s data protection agency a month to produce its long-delayed decision on Facebook’s WhatsApp compliance with EU laws, forcibly settling the agency’s dispute with other national bodies. … Read More >European case against Facebook’s WhatsApp must be decided by Irish data body within a month, EU privacy watchdog rules

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WhatsApp bans over 2 million accounts in India in one month, for ‘harmful behavior’ & spam messaging

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In its latest compliance report, WhatsApp reveals that it banned over two million accounts in India between May and June for “harmful behavior” and other rules violations, including sending a “high and abnormal rate of messages.” … Read More >WhatsApp bans over 2 million accounts in India in one month, for ‘harmful behavior’ & spam messaging

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Amid pushback over platform-merging update, WhatsApp backpedals on threat to lobotomize messenger for refuseniks

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WhatsApp functionality will not be limited for users who did not accept the messenger’s new controversial rules, the company said. The rules change, which benefit owner Facebook’s monetization, sparked a global outcry. … Read More >Amid pushback over platform-merging update, WhatsApp backpedals on threat to lobotomize messenger for refuseniks

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WhatsApp SUES Indian government over new social media rules, citing ‘privacy concerns’ – reports

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WhatsApp has reportedly filed a legal case against the Indian government over a new set of social media rules that just took effect, asking a Delhi court to declare one guideline an unconstitutional privacy violation. … Read More >WhatsApp SUES Indian government over new social media rules, citing ‘privacy concerns’ – reports

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India threatens to jail Facebook, WhatsApp & Twitter staff over refusal to wipe data that ‘undermines national security’ – reports

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Indian authorities have reportedly given an ultimatum to US social media platforms, threatening jail time for their local employees if the companies continue to ignore official takedown requests against “damaging” information. … Read More >India threatens to jail Facebook, WhatsApp & Twitter staff over refusal to wipe data that ‘undermines national security’ – reports

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What happens if you don’t consent: WhatsApp won’t allow users to READ & SEND messages if they reject new privacy rules

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WhatsApp has confirmed users won’t be able to read or send messages unless they agree to the rules on sharing personal data with Facebook. The new T&C have sparked backlash and led to a surge in popularity of rival apps. … Read More >What happens if you don’t consent: WhatsApp won’t allow users to READ & SEND messages if they reject new privacy rules

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India’s Parliamentary Panel Grills Twitter, Facebook Executives Over Serious Concerns

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A parliamentary standing committee on Information Technology (IT) summoned officials from social networking giants Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp to discuss an array of concerns. The 31-member parliamentary panel, presided over by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asked the assembled spokesmen a series of questions. … Read More >India’s Parliamentary Panel Grills Twitter, Facebook Executives Over Serious Concerns