On February 3, the Supreme Court strongly cautioned Meta Platforms, a multinational technology corporation, and its messaging service WhatsApp. SC stated that, according to WhatsApp’s privacy policy for 2021, they are not permitted to disclose user data for advertising reasons. Meta was informed that the continuation of the sharing of WhatsApp user data for advertising would not be tolerated by a bench consisting of the Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul Pancholi.SC Gives a Stringent Warning to MetaMeta is required by the court to submit an affidavit in which it promises categorically that it will not exploit WhatsApp user data for marketing objectives. SC cautioned that the dismissal of its lawsuit might occur from a failure to comply. Having said that, the court has not yet issued any negative ruling. Concerns about privacy and competition arose in India as WhatsApp’s 2021 policy permitted the take-it-or-leave-it exchange of user data with parent firm Meta.This data included phone numbers, device information, and interactions with business accounts. Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigators looked into the policy and fined the company for abuse of a dominating position because of these worries. According to the Chief Justice, the Supreme Court would not… Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories
