Meta Platforms is facing one of the most consequential legal challenges in its history as attorneys general from 29 U.S. states take the company to federal court over allegations that it deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to keep children and teenagers engaged, while misleading the public about the safety of its platforms. Jury selection began … Read more
WhatsApp has begun testing a new age-verification feature in India as it prepares to comply with the country’s upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, marking another significant step in the evolution of privacy and regulatory compliance for one of the world’s largest messaging platforms. The Meta-owned instant messaging service is currently experimenting with an … Read more
The much-awaited WhatsApp Feature that allows users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers has hit a temporary roadblock in India. While Meta has begun introducing the username-based system in several markets, the rollout in India has been put on hold after the government raised concerns over privacy, cybersecurity, and the possibility of misuse. The … Read more