WhatsApp to offer end-to-end encrypted backups in iCloud, Google Drive with user-managed keys
WhatsApp said users will soon be able to store end-to-end encrypted backups of their chat history on Google Drive or iCloud.
How Facebook Undermines Privacy Protections for Its 2 Billion WhatsApp Users
WhatsApp assures users that no one can see their messages, but the company has an extensive monitoring and regularly shares information with prosecutors.
Turkey fines WhatsApp over data breach
Turkey joined a host of other countries in fining Facebook’s ubiquitous WhatsApp messaging service for failing to sufficiently protect user data.
Record GDPR fine has implications for calculation of GDPR fines and regulatory expectations around transparency rules
The €225 million WhatsAapp fine represents a significant increase from the initial €30m-€50m proposed by the DPC.
Ireland watchdog fines WhatsApp €225 million for flouting EU data rules
Messaging app calls €225m fine for breaking data protection rules ‘entirely disproportionate’.
WhatsApp targeted in EU consumer complaints over privacy changes
BEUC filed complaints with the European Commission and the European network of consumer authorities, saying WhatsApp was unfairly pressuring users.
WhatsApp boss decries attacks on encryption as Orwellian
Will Cathcart likens governments’ stance to insisting a 1984 telescreen be installed in every living room.
WhatsApp sues Indian government over new privacy rules
WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit in Delhi against the Indian government seeking to block regulations coming into force.
WhatsApp says it won’t limit functionality if you refuse its privacy policy — for now
In a new statement, the company has clarified that it won’t restrict any functionality, even if you don’t accept the policy for now.
Germany Halts Facebook Sharing WhatsApp Data
A German regulator has slapped a three-month ban on Facebook collecting user data from WhatsApp accounts and referred the case to an EU watchdog, citing concerns about election integrity.
WhatsApp relaxes deadline for accepting its new privacy policy
In a new statement posted on its website, WhatsApp says users won’t lose any functionality if they fail to accept its new privacy policy by May 15th.
German DPA investigates WhatsApp Terms of Use
Urgency proceedings opened against Facebook in connection with the new WhatsApp Terms of Use.