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India government asks WhatsApp to withdraw changes in privacy policy

India government asks WhatsApp to withdraw changes in privacy policy

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has ordered WhatsApp to withdraw its new policy. A letter in this regard has also been sent by the Ministry on 18 May.

In a letter sent to WhatsApp on 18 May, the Ministry said that the new privacy policy of WhatsApp is going to end the privacy of Indian users, the right to data security. The letter said that crores of Indian users are mainly dependent on WhatsApp for communication. The company has given proof of being irresponsible by implementing the new WhatsApp policy.

The ministry has asked for a reply from WhatsApp within seven days and has also said that strict steps can be taken against WhatsApp if a satisfactory response is not received.

The privacy policy of WhatsApp has come into effect from May 15. WhatsApp has said that if you do not accept its new privacy policy, then it will not delete your account but will gradually close all the features.

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