Online teaching: 4 Ahmedabad schools quit WhatsApp over 'security concerns'

By: Express News Service | Ahmedabad | January 13, 2021 1:29:36 am The four schools have around 243 different WhatsApp groups and close to 13,700 parents actively using this messaging platform, majorly run as ‘only admin can post’ groups. Four schools in Ahmedabad associated with Udgam Consultancy have decided to do away with the messaging app WhatsApp for online teaching due to “data security concerns”. Udgam School For Children (USFC) Thaltej, Zebar School For Children (ZSFC) Thaltej, Satellite School For Children (SSFC), and Bodakdev School For Children (BFSC) have switched over to the Microsoft Kaizala. Parents have been informed through e-mails on Tuesday and asked to download the app and get started. The four schools have around 243 different WhatsApp groups and close to 13,700 parents actively using this messaging platform, majorly run as ‘only admin can post’ groups. Manan Choksi, Executive Director, Udgam School For Children said, “This popular app has now made it mandatory to accept new privacy norms. WhatsApp’s biggest problem is the lack of trust with its users since parent company Facebook faces severe criticism around the world with regards to privacy practices.” Another issue felt by the schools using WhatsApp was the easy access of…
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