Govt considering use of WhatsApp, other social media platforms for salary communication: Report

WhatsApp’s new policy is facing criticism on security concerns over a potential increase in data sharing with its parent, Facebook. January 11, 2021 / 12:10 PM IST The Union labour ministry is reportedly considering using “WhatsApp and other social media platforms” for salary communication, even as concerns related to data sharing and privacy are rising.According to a Mint report, the draft orders have been placed in the public domain for comments and are expected to be finalised and included in the Industrial Relation (IR) Code Act after a month.Moneycontrol could not independently verify the report.Labour economists and cybersecurity experts told the publication that such a move might enable social media platforms to access financial and social security details of workers.Explained: The four labour codes and what they mean for India’s workforceWhatsApp’s new policy has recently received criticism due to concerns over a potential increase in data sharing with its parent company Facebook.”All payment, including wages, to the workers shall be made by crediting in the bank account of the worker on electronic mode or digital form. Intimation to the payment made to a worker shall be sent to him through short messaging service (SMS) or e-mail or social media communication such as WhatsApp or…
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