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Indian govt exceeded powers with encryption-breaking rule: WhatsApp filing

A rule drafted by the IT ministry will lead to a 'dangerous invasion of privacy' and was 'unconstitutional', says company in lawsuit.

A dive into the fate of FB, Twitter, WhatsApp as new IT rules deadline ends

Tune in to the podcast to learn about the fate of these social media giants after the deadline ended in India. Also, what's their take on the matter, among other things

WhatsApp working on encrypted chat backups for iCloud and Google Drive

The feature is still under development and there is no release date available as of now, said the WABetaInfo in a post published on Twitter

WhatsApp: What will happen after May 15 if you do not accept privacy terms

The instant messaging platform has been offfering clarificaions on how it collects and shares data and that its new privacy policy only concerns accounts that communicate to business accounts

WhatsApp expands Status messaging to UK, US to reassure users about privacy

WhatsApp has now expanded its 'commitment to your privacy' message to the users in the US and UK as well.

WhatsApp treating Indian users differently from Europeans, Govt tells HC

The Centre on Monday told the Delhi High Court that WhatsApp was treating Indian users differently from its European ones with regard to opting out of its new privacy policy

Available to answer any question on privacy policy, says WhatsApp

A day after govt asked it to withdraw changes to its privacy policy, WhatsApp said the proposed change does not expand its ability to share user data with Facebook and it's open to answering questions

Data privacy row: Why you need to switch from Facebook Messenger now

Messenger does not offer any end-to-end protection and is more prone to data breach, a security expert has claimed, adding that Messenger users should opt for safer apps first

We knew India was going to be a big place for Signal: Brian Acton

Elated at Indians rushing to join Signal, Brian Acton, who co-founded WhatsApp with Jan Koum before selling it to Facebook, aims to add 100-200 million users in India

WhatsApp's new privacy policy pushes users to rival messaging app Signal

Rival messaging app Signal emerged from oblivion to hit the top slot as the most downloaded communication application (app) in the country on Sunday

Understanding WhatsApp and its end-to-end encryption for privacy, security

One of WhatsApp's key features is end-to-end encryption, which means the messages sent using WhatsApp are only visible to the sender and receiver of the message

Amid leaked chats of actors, Whatsapp says texts are end--to-end encrypted

The spokesperson also said that people sign up on WhatsApp using only a phone number and that the Facebook-owned company does not have access to the message content

RS panel suggests breaking encryption to curb child pornograhy distribution

The recommendations assume significance in view of the ongoing battle between the government and WhatsApp over encryption.

WhatsApp, Signal cite encryption, privacy to avoid compliance, says govt

While in some cases, the ministry said, only meta data is shared and for majority cases either mutual legal assistance treaty or letter rogatory is insisted upon which is a very time-consuming process

Encryption to stay, won't give 'backdoor' access: Facebook tells US govt

As a company that supports 2.7 billion users around the world, it is our responsibility to use the very best technology available to protect their privacy, Facebook said

WhatsApp snoop: Targeted users want govt to explain ties with Israeli firm

The group of 19 affected Indian users said in an open letter that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government must explain whether it had mounted the surveillance on them

Snoopgate: Govt has no dealings with Israel firm, says source

The source, who requested anonymity, said WhatsApp had not disclosed the alleged spying incident in its conversations with the Indian government

Israeli spyware used to spy on Indian journos, activists: Whatsapp confirms

The hackers allegedly used an Israeli technology, Pegasus develeoped by Israeli firm, NSO to the conduct cyberespionage

US, allies ask Facebook for backdoor access to encrypted messages

Facebook would continue to work with authorities to strike a balance between privacy concerns and fighting crimes

WhatsApp rejects Britain's request to access encrypted texts of terrorists

The inability to access terrorists' encrypted conversations is creating a 'black hole' for security services: Britain