SC pulls up WhatsApp over privacy policy

While seeking response from the Centre and the instant messaging service in a fresh petition seeking protection of the citizens in privacy policies, Chief Justice SA Bobde-headed bench said, ” we will issue notice in the matter.” The bench also comprising Justices AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian asserted that the people think that if somebody messages to someone then the whole thing is disclosed to Facebook.” /> IndiaPosted at: Feb 15 2021 2:45PM New Delhi, Feb 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the social media giant Facebook and its messaging app, WhatsApp over privacy policy, saying, “You may be $ 2-3 trillion company but people’s privacy is more valuable for them and it is our duty to protect their privacy.”While seeking response from the Centre and the instant messaging service in a fresh petition seeking protection of the citizens in privacy policies, Chief Justice SA Bobde-headed bench said, ” we will issue notice in the matter.” The bench also comprising Justices AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian asserted that the people think that if somebody messages to someone then the whole thing is disclosed to Facebook.Petitioner one Karmanya Singh Sareen, through Advocate Shyam Divan, submitted that…
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