Parliamentary panel questions Facebook on WhatsApp's privacy terms and how it will impact users
Facebook executives on Thursday (January 21) fielded questions from an Indian parliamentary panel about changes to WhatsApp`s privacy policy, days after the country`s technology ministry asked the messaging platform to withdraw them. The committee asked why Facebook needed to change WhatsApp`s privacy terms and how it will impact users, a panel member told reporters on condition of anonymity after the meeting.
Jan 21, 2021, 22:49 PM IST
WhatsApp don't have access to users data: HC told
Instant messaging platform WhatsApp opposed in Delhi High Court a plea alleging that privacy of its users has been threatened by a new privacy policy announced by Facebook, saying regulations were in place and the latter does not have access to any data as it provides end-to-end encryption.
Sep 14, 2016, 19:28 PM IST
After Google, Dutch privacy watchdog probes Facebook
A Dutch government-affiliated watchdog said Tuesday it is probing changes in Facebook`s privacy policy, the latest skirmish in a wider fight over the commercial use of online personal data.
Dec 17, 2014, 09:24 AM IST
Facebook says it won't commercialise personal content
Facebook recently changed its privacy policy and many photographers, both amateur and professional, held fears that the social network could start commercialising their images.
Dec 03, 2014, 16:13 PM IST
Facebook launches user-friendly privacy policy
Facebook has also launched a feature called Privacy Basics - an animated guide to control what others see about you, how others can interact with you and what you see.
Nov 14, 2014, 10:54 AM IST
