Since its acquisition by Facebook, WhatsApp conditions of use are scrutinized by the European CNIL. And the last editor ads will not calm these investigations, instead.
Remember that the IM has announced that companies can now communicate and offer their services on the platform. Details on how companies can offer their services have not yet been published. Facebook may also collect the user telephone number. These changes are available in the new version of the Terms of Service but the publisher emphasizes that leave the choice to the user.
A small consolation when WhatsApp recalls the initial philosophy to include in its DNA the protection of personal data. In short, the tack change has not gone unnoticed and European CNIL (G29) did know.
“The changes in privacy policies are followed with great vigilance the G29 and each of the European authorities. the issue is one of control by the individual on its data when combined with major Internet players, “the Commission (French) national data Processing and liberties which chairs the G29.
More vehement, the ICO, the UK authority announced it would closely examine these new provisions “must comply with data protection laws.” And the Information Commissioner’s Office, the overflow risk is real.
“The changes made by WhatsApp and Facebook will affect many people. Some may consider that it will offer a better service, others may be concerned about the lack of control.” Said the organization.
Note that since 2014, the G29 is investigating WhatsApp following its acquisition by Facebook for $ 19 billion. The main concern of the authorities for the collection of telephone data, the address book, when installing the application on a terminal.
No comments:
Post a Comment