試す 金 - 無料
SC warns Meta not to share WhatsApp user data for ads
Mint Mumbai
|February 04, 2026
2021 policy allowed sharing phone numbers, device info, interactions with business accounts
The court initially asked Meta and WhatsApp to file an affidavit.
(AFP)
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a strong warning to global technology company Meta Platforms and its messaging service WhatsApp, saying they cannot be allowed to share user data for advertising purposes under WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy.
A bench led by the chief justice and also comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi told Meta that any continued sharing of WhatsApp user data for advertising would not be tolerated.
The court initially asked Meta and WhatsApp to file an affidavit giving a clear undertaking that WhatsApp user data would not be shared for advertising purposes, warning that failure to do so could result in dismissal of their case. However, the court did not pass any adverse order at the end of the proceedings after the legal team representing Meta and WhatsApp sought time to respond to its queries.
このストーリーは、Mint Mumbai の February 04, 2026 版からのものです。
Magzter GOLD を購読すると、厳選された何千ものプレミアム記事や、10,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスできます。
すでに購読者ですか? サインイン
Mint Mumbai からのその他のストーリー
Mint Mumbai
Byju’s RP targets Raveendran co in battle for Aakash
The resolution professional of edtech giant Byju's parent Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd, or TLPL, has alleged that a Singapore investment vehicle of Byju Raveendran, the embattled promoter of the platform, engaged in “unlawful conduct” to dilute the holding company’s rights in test-prep company Aakash Educational Services Ltd or AESL.
5 mins
February 05, 2026
Mint Mumbai
Vi's ₹35,000-crore loan request faces new lender checks
Lenders to embattled telecom operator Vodafone Idea Ltd are examining the company’s spectrum dues, subscriber losses and weak user revenue before deciding on its request for a fresh loan of ₹35,000 crore, a person involved in the discussions said.
3 mins
February 05, 2026
Mint Mumbai
Cognizant's stellar show is IT Inc.'s best of the year
Co beats Street with best revenue growth since 2021; hopeful of Al reviving demand
3 mins
February 05, 2026
Mint Mumbai
Yes Bank's new CEO Tonse faces a deposit challenge
Analysts say retail banking segment holds the key to next phase of profitable turnaround
3 mins
February 05, 2026
Mint Mumbai
Silver soars; gold jumps to ₹1.65 lakh/10g
Precious metals extended their sharp rally for the second straight day in the national capital on Wednesday, with silver prices surging to ₹2.98 lakh per kg and gold climbing to ₹1.65 lakh per 10 grams.
1 min
February 05, 2026
Mint Mumbai
Manipur gets new CM, a year after Biren Singh quit
Veteran politician Y. Khemchand Singh was sworn in as CM on Wednesday
1 mins
February 05, 2026
Mint Mumbai
Tracing a love story in the time of conflict
A Syrian activist and Lebanese journalist reconstruct their relationship
2 mins
February 05, 2026
Mint Mumbai
New panel on banking: What it should focus on
The budget announced a high-level committee to review this sector. It should place strategic liability management and banks' grievance redressal mechanisms at the top of its agenda
2 mins
February 05, 2026
Mint Mumbai
No glitch found in Boeing jets: Air India
Air India on Wednesday said it has completed the precautionary inspection of fuel control switches across its operational Boeing 787 fleet, and no issues were identified during the checks.
1 min
February 05, 2026
Mint Mumbai
Lord’s Mark Industries puts Assam at the forefront of AI-enabled healthcare
In a landmark step towards redefining India’s public healthcare infrastructure, Lord's Mark Industries Ltd., announced the successful installation of the world’s first AI-based, contactless remote patient monitoring system at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
2 mins
February 05, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size