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CCI Imposes Rs 213 Crore Penalty on Meta; Firm Plans to Appeal Decision
The Competition Commission of India imposed a Rs 213-crore penalty on Meta regarding its WhatsApp privacy policy on Monday, and the company expressed disagreement with the decision and said that it intends to appeal. The CCI directed WhatsApp on Monday to desist from sharing user data with Meta-owned applications for advertising purposes for a peri...
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Meta Plans To Appeal Indian Regulator's Rs 213 Crore Penalty Order
After the Competition Commission imposed a Rs 213-crore penalty on Meta in relation to WhatsApp privacy policy, the company said it disagrees with the watchdog's decision and plans to appeal.
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WhatsApp Introduces New Feature, A 4-Digit Username PIN To Combat Spam
In its latest beta release, WhatsApp is introducing a significant privacy feature designed to address one of the platform's most persistent issues--spam.
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WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing New Feature That Offers Better Privacy Control Over Status Updates
WhatsApp for Android is reportedly testing a new feature that allows users to control privacy settings for status updates, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The feature, known as status privacy confirmation, is tipped to be tested in a beta version of the app for the Android platform.
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Privacy Protected: WhatsApp's End-To-End Encryption Explained Simply
WhatsApp has challenged Information Technology Rule 4(2) of the 2021 IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code).
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Explained: Why WhatsApp Has Warned Of Platform's End In India
WhatsApp's big statement in the Delhi High Court that breaking message encryption would be the end of the platform in India has sparked a debate on the balance between right to privacy and the government's need to ensure national security.
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WhatsApp Testing Link Privacy Feature; Working on Picture-in-Picture Support on iOS: Reports
WhatsApp has reportedly started rolling out a new privacy feature. This helps users choose the privacy level of the links that are shared in their chats. The feature has not yet been publicly announced but it has been spotted on some beta testing accounts. WhatsApp is also said to be developing a new video-viewing feature withing the app.
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WhatsApp Now Allows Users to Block Spam Directly From Lock Screen: Here Are Steps to Enable Feature
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, has rolled out a new feature allowing users to block spam directly from their lock screens. Spam messages have been a persistent issue for messaging platforms like WhatsApp. With this move, the company aims to enhance user privacy and security while fostering a more seamless messaging experien...
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WhatsApp Web to Soon Get Username Search Feature Without Sharing Phone Number to Increase Privacy: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that is expected to allow users to exercise more privacy. The firm is reportedly attempting to develop a feature for its WhatsApp Web clients that will allow users to search for others on the platform by their usernames, without sharing their phone numbers.
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WhatsApp Exec Reveals Hacks To Keep Messages Out Of Reach Of Google, Apple
WhatsApp, a widely used messaging platform, employs end-to-end encryption to enhance user privacy and security.
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WhatsApp Adds Feature to Protect IP Address in Calls for Enhanced Privacy: How to Turn It On
WhatsApp Protect IP address in calls feature is now rolling out to users on iOS and Android, as a way to enhance user privacy when making and receiving calls on the messaging service. The feature will hide your IP address by relaying your calls through the company's servers instead of directly connecting to the other party and revealing your IP ad...
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WhatsApp Spotted Working on Alternate Profile Feature; Lets Testers Double Tap to Seek Videos
WhatsApp will soon allow users to set up an alternate profile on the app or the ability to show some users your default profile, while displaying another one to other users. The Meta-owned messaging platform has also begun testing a new feature that allows testers to seek a video with a double tap gesture on the left and right sides of the screen, ...
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Two WhatsApp Accounts on One Phone: Meta's New Solution for Users
Mark Zuckerberg made an announcement stating that users can now simultaneously log in with two WhatsApp accounts.
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WhatsApp May Soon Bring a Secret Code Feature for Locked Chats: Report
WhatsApp has been spotted working on a secret code feature. The instant messaging app could soon allow users to choose a custom password for their locked chat folder. Users can enter the secret code to access their locked chats from the search bar of the app. Configuring a secret code will reportedly let users lock chats from companion devices as ...
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UK Admits Encryption Hurdles to Online Safety Law After WhatsApp, Signal Threaten to Pull Out
The UK has admitted there could be technical challenges in the country's upcoming Online Safety Bill which plans to allow regulator Ofcom to compel tech firms to scan their services for illegal content. WhatsApp and Signal had warned of the threat to privacy and encryption of user data posed by the UK's Online Safety Bill, even threatening to pull ...
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CCI Imposes Rs 213 Crore Penalty on Meta; Firm Plans to Appeal Decision
The Competition Commission of India imposed a Rs 213-crore penalty on Meta regarding its WhatsApp privacy policy on Monday, and the company expressed disagreement with the decision and said that it intends to appeal. The CCI directed WhatsApp on Monday to desist from sharing user data with Meta-owned applications for advertising purposes for a peri...
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Meta Plans To Appeal Indian Regulator's Rs 213 Crore Penalty Order
After the Competition Commission imposed a Rs 213-crore penalty on Meta in relation to WhatsApp privacy policy, the company said it disagrees with the watchdog's decision and plans to appeal.
-
WhatsApp Introduces New Feature, A 4-Digit Username PIN To Combat Spam
In its latest beta release, WhatsApp is introducing a significant privacy feature designed to address one of the platform's most persistent issues--spam.
-
WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing New Feature That Offers Better Privacy Control Over Status Updates
WhatsApp for Android is reportedly testing a new feature that allows users to control privacy settings for status updates, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The feature, known as status privacy confirmation, is tipped to be tested in a beta version of the app for the Android platform.
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Privacy Protected: WhatsApp's End-To-End Encryption Explained Simply
WhatsApp has challenged Information Technology Rule 4(2) of the 2021 IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code).
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Explained: Why WhatsApp Has Warned Of Platform's End In India
WhatsApp's big statement in the Delhi High Court that breaking message encryption would be the end of the platform in India has sparked a debate on the balance between right to privacy and the government's need to ensure national security.
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WhatsApp Testing Link Privacy Feature; Working on Picture-in-Picture Support on iOS: Reports
WhatsApp has reportedly started rolling out a new privacy feature. This helps users choose the privacy level of the links that are shared in their chats. The feature has not yet been publicly announced but it has been spotted on some beta testing accounts. WhatsApp is also said to be developing a new video-viewing feature withing the app.
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WhatsApp Now Allows Users to Block Spam Directly From Lock Screen: Here Are Steps to Enable Feature
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, has rolled out a new feature allowing users to block spam directly from their lock screens. Spam messages have been a persistent issue for messaging platforms like WhatsApp. With this move, the company aims to enhance user privacy and security while fostering a more seamless messaging experien...
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WhatsApp Web to Soon Get Username Search Feature Without Sharing Phone Number to Increase Privacy: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that is expected to allow users to exercise more privacy. The firm is reportedly attempting to develop a feature for its WhatsApp Web clients that will allow users to search for others on the platform by their usernames, without sharing their phone numbers.
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WhatsApp Exec Reveals Hacks To Keep Messages Out Of Reach Of Google, Apple
WhatsApp, a widely used messaging platform, employs end-to-end encryption to enhance user privacy and security.
-
WhatsApp Adds Feature to Protect IP Address in Calls for Enhanced Privacy: How to Turn It On
WhatsApp Protect IP address in calls feature is now rolling out to users on iOS and Android, as a way to enhance user privacy when making and receiving calls on the messaging service. The feature will hide your IP address by relaying your calls through the company's servers instead of directly connecting to the other party and revealing your IP ad...
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WhatsApp Spotted Working on Alternate Profile Feature; Lets Testers Double Tap to Seek Videos
WhatsApp will soon allow users to set up an alternate profile on the app or the ability to show some users your default profile, while displaying another one to other users. The Meta-owned messaging platform has also begun testing a new feature that allows testers to seek a video with a double tap gesture on the left and right sides of the screen, ...
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Two WhatsApp Accounts on One Phone: Meta's New Solution for Users
Mark Zuckerberg made an announcement stating that users can now simultaneously log in with two WhatsApp accounts.
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WhatsApp May Soon Bring a Secret Code Feature for Locked Chats: Report
WhatsApp has been spotted working on a secret code feature. The instant messaging app could soon allow users to choose a custom password for their locked chat folder. Users can enter the secret code to access their locked chats from the search bar of the app. Configuring a secret code will reportedly let users lock chats from companion devices as ...
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UK Admits Encryption Hurdles to Online Safety Law After WhatsApp, Signal Threaten to Pull Out
The UK has admitted there could be technical challenges in the country's upcoming Online Safety Bill which plans to allow regulator Ofcom to compel tech firms to scan their services for illegal content. WhatsApp and Signal had warned of the threat to privacy and encryption of user data posed by the UK's Online Safety Bill, even threatening to pull ...
