Row over WhatsApp's privacy policy

As of May 15, WhatsApp will require users to accept new terms and conditions for using the app. As of Saturday,  May 15, WhatsApp will require users to accept new terms and conditions for using the app. South Africa’s Information Regulator (IR) said in a statement it had written to WhatsApp LLC and requested it to revise the privacy policy in South Africa to the standard used in the European Union (EU). However since the IR had received no agreement from WhatsApp they are briefing attorneys to prepare an opinion on possible litigation.“It remains the regulator’s assertion that the Protection of Personal Information Act (Popia) has a privacy regime which is very similar to the EU regime, and therefore believes that WhatsApp should adopt the EU policy in South Africa, and other countries in the global south that have similar regimes.”Information RegulatorThe IR said it also asked the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services to request Facebook South Africa and WhatsApp LLC to appear in Parliament regarding the issue. “We are obligated as the regulator to ensure the protection of personal information of all South African citizens and monitor compliance of the Popia by responsible parties.ALSO READ | Tackling e-waste…
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