 | Welcome pushback against invasion of online privacyThe apex court also said it would not be overawed by the ‘two or three trillion dollar’ social media giant when it came to defending peoples’ privacy rights. |
 | 'It is our duty to protect people's privacy': SC notice to Centre, Whatsapp on plea challenging new privacy policySC bench sought response within 4 weeks in a plea alleging lower standards of privacy for Indians in comparison to European users of Whatsapp. |
 | Rethinking personal data regulation in IndiaThe Committee suggested a data policy blueprint for India, a country which 'can arguably be projected as being one of the top consumer markets, and by extension data markets in the world'. |
 | IT industry seeks bigger allocations for advanced tech, data security in Budget 2021Besides, the nation’s maiden Data protection bill is also likely to be tabled during the upcoming Budget session. |
| WhatsApp will respond to Centre's queries soon, tech giant informs Delhi HC"The government wrote to us wanting certain clarifications. We will respond," senior lawyer Mukul Rohatgi, who appeared on behalf of WhatsApp in the Delhi High Court, said. |
 | WhatsApp treating Indian users differently from Europeans matter of concern: Centre to HCThe central government told the high court that it was also a matter of concern that Indian users were being "unilaterally" subjected to the change in privacy policy. |
| Parliamentary panel members flag concerns over WhatsApp's proposed new privacy policyWhatsApp representatives who appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology said the proposed changes are aimed at bringing in more transparency. |
 | Meghan Markle seeks court ruling over 'serious breach' of privacyThe duchess, 39, is suing Associated Newspapers for invasion of privacy over 5 articles that published portions of a handwritten letter to her father. |
 | Don't join WhatsApp if new privacy policy is not acceptable: Delhi HCThe court further said it could not understand what data would be leaked according to the petitioner and since the issue requires consideration, it will be listed on January 25. |
| Traders' body CAIT moves SC seeking WhatsApp to call off new privacy policyThe body issued a statement claiming that the new WhatsApp privacy policy encroaches upon various fundamental rights of the citizens. |
| Account will not be deleted: WhatsApp delays new privacy policy by three months amid severe criticismIt has clarified that the update does not affect data sharing with Facebook with regard to personal conversations or other profile information. |
| Delhi High Court judge recuses from hearing plea against updated privacy policy of WhatsAppA Delhi HC judge recused herself from hearing a plea challenging the updated privacy policy of messaging app WhatsApp. |
 | Open to answering any queries from government on privacy policy update: WhatsAppIn an interview to PTI, WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart said the Facebook-owned company remains committed to privacy and security of users across India. |
 | Google removes personal loan apps violating user safety policies from Play StoreGoogle has asked the developers of the remaining identified apps to demonstrate that they comply with applicable local laws and regulations, failing which those apps will also be removed. |
 | Government examining WhatsApp's user policy changes amid privacy debateInternal discussions are on within the IT Ministry over the implications of the recent move by the Facebook-owned messaging platform, they said. |
