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
Thousands of WhatsApp users in India and several other countries were caught off guard after the Meta-owned messaging platform unexpectedly placed multiple accounts “under review,” temporarily restricting access to chats, calls, and other key features. The incident triggered widespread concern across social media, with many users reporting that they had not violated any platform rules … 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