WhatsApp is testing a new feature for organizing groups
WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta Platforms, is exploring a new tool called Communities to organize groups in broader structures that employers or schools might use.
Will Cathcart, WhatsApp's CEO, said the function would link together groupings of up to 256 individuals under larger banners where ... Read more
WhatsApp updates its privacy policy in the EU after a €225M fine
Following a €225 million fine from the Irish Data Protection Commission in September, WhatsApp has introduced "edits and clarifications" to its data privacy policies in Europe.
The modifications aim to "clarify" and "amplify" policies for those who don't use WhatsApp, as well as clea... Read more
WhatsApp given until the end of February to clarify policy change in the EU
Facebook’s WhatsApp has been given until the end of next month to explain changes to its privacy policy and whether it complies with Eu consumer protection laws. According to the European Commission, the move comes after complaints by consumer groups.
The European Consumer Organization (BEUC) ... Read more
Meta will integrate Workplace and WhatsApp
Meta announces the integration of Workplace and WhatsApp. The integration will allow content in Workplace to be sent to WhatsApp contacts.
The integration is to be introduced sometime in 2022. The feature will allow Workplace users to send posts, photos and videos from Workplace to WhatsApp. Acc... Read more
EC defends Ireland’s tech watchdog as criticism mounts
The Commission rushes to the rescue of the beleaguered Irish privacy regulator.
Amid mounting criticism of Ireland’s privacy watchdog, top European Commission official Didier Reynders has come to Dublin’s defense. He is rejecting calls to penalize the country over claims it has failed to up... Read more
WhatsApp introduces Community feature on iOS
The new feature allows users to administer several groups at once, and will be available both on iOS and Android.
WhatsApp for iOS just released a new update for public beta testers. With that, WABetaInfo has been able to discover more about the upcoming Community feature. The publication also s... Read more
Facebook awaiting EU antitrust approval to acquire Kustomer
Kustomer offers CRM solutions that help businesses communicate with consumers easily via emails, calls, and even Whatsapp
Facebook announced a deal with Kustomer in November 2020, stating that it will help them scale up Whatsapp, which has seen a rise in post-pandemic usage. On the other hand, t... Read more
WhatsApp to bring encrypted backups support for users later this year
WhatsApp announced it will offer its users end-to-end encrypted backups later this year. Users will be able to choose how the encryption key is stored. The simplest storage form is for users to store the random 64-digit key themselves just like how Signal handles backups.
The users would need to... Read more
WhatsApp fined a record 225 million euros over 2018 privacy issue
Facebook's WhatsApp was fined a record $266 million by the Irish data protection regulator on Thursday after pressure from the EU privacy watchdog to raise the penalty for the company's breaches.
WhatsApp said the fine was too high and that it would appeal. The Irish fine is significantly less t... Read more
EU watchdog: WhatsApp privacy case must be decided in a month
The European Union's privacy watchdog, EDPB, gave the Irish data protection agency a month to decide a long-delayed case on compliance by WhatsApp. The other agencies rejected the Irish watchdog's draft findings and fines, prompting the ultimatum on Wednesday.
The Irish agency, which leads overs... Read more