WhatsApp tricks people to accept its Privacy Policy
We already reported that whatsapp has initiated a new privacy policy and that went into effect on May 15, 2021. Now, the messaging platform has tricked people to accept its new privacy policy. However, whatsapp has confirmed that it won't limit any features for users who do not accept the new policy, but a new affidavit claims that the company is using tricks to get consent from users in India.
It is obvious that the controversy around WhatsApp's new privacy policy won't die anytime soon. Now, the Centre tells delhi High court that whatsapp indulges in anti-users practices by obtaining 'trick consent' from users for its updated privacy policy. The government has alleged that whatsapp is using its wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital expertise to get existing users to accept the latest privacy policy.
The Centre has submitted the new affidavit in the delhi High court against WhatsApp. The Centre has revealed to delhi HC that whatsapp is using its wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital prowess to existing users and forces the users to accept the updated 2021 privacy policy. We need to wait and see how whatsapp responds to this and when will the privacy policy issue be getting an amicable solution between the government and the Messaging App.