Centre working on new laws which can force Whatsapp to break encryption; experts flag privacy concerns
Centre working on new laws which can force Whatsapp to break encryption; experts flag privacy concerns
The Modi government on Monday said it proposes to bring changes in IT rules to curb misuse of social media and online platforms. The proposed changes in rules will place social media platforms - even those like WhatsApp which promise users privacy and encryption - firmly under government lens, requiring them to deploy tools to "identify" and curb unlawful content, while following stricter due-diligence practices.
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The Modi government on Monday said it proposes to bring changes in IT rules to curb misuse of social media and online platforms. The proposed changes in rules will place social media platforms - even those like WhatsApp which promise users privacy and encryption - firmly under government lens, requiring them to deploy tools to "identify" and curb unlawful content, while following stricter due-diligence practices.http://bit.ly/2A8SmML
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