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WhatsApp privacy policy: SC ruling won't affect CCI probe, says Delhi HC

If SC upholds the Policy, CCI can ascertain whether or not the provisions of the Competition Act have been violated

WhatsApp privacy policy places users in 'take it or leave' situation: HC

The Delhi High Court has held that WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy places its users in a take it or leave it situation, virtually forcing them into an agreement by providing a mirage of choices and then sharing their sensitive data with its parent company Facebook. The high court's verdict came while dismissing the appeals of WhatsApp and Facebook against an order rejecting their challenge to a probe ordered by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) into the instant messaging platform's updated privacy policy of 2021. A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said the single judge's April 22, 2021 order was well-reasoned and the appeals are devoid of merit and substance that would warrant the interference of this court. While the judgement was pronounced by the division bench on Thursday, it was uploaded on the court's website on Friday. In April last year, a single judge of the high court had refused to interdict the investigation directed by

Delhi HC dismisses Whatsapp, Meta appeals against CCI investigation

Regulator says social media network's user policies are opaque and not based on consent

Big tech under Parliamentary panel lens for alleged anti-competition play

Top execs of Indian arms of Apple, Google, Amazon, Netflix and Microsoft quizzed about impact of their business models on small players.

CCI keeping a close watch on PEs taking board seats in rival firms: Report

While the CCI has no issues with PEs owing minority stakes in rival companies, the watchdog wants these funds to choose only one firm in terms of board representation

In-app purchase controversy: CCI to hear charges against Google this week

The three-member CCI panel, headed by Chairman Ashok Kumar Gupta, is likely to hear the matter daily later this week and is expected to pass the final order by September

Consumer base, user data likely to determine CCI scrutiny of digital M&As

Significant business operation is a key condition to impose deal-value criteria proposed in the Competition Bill, targeting global digital mergers and acquisitions

Govt plans 'leniency plus' regime for strict probe into cartels: Report

The central government is planning to introduce a "leniency plus" programme in a bid to encourage companies, under investigation for one cartel, to report other cartels that are not known to the CCI

CCI approves acquisition of stake in IIFL Home indirectly by ADIA Group

The proposed transaction relates to the acquisition of up to 20 per cent stake in IIFL Home Finance by Platinum Owl C 2018 RSC Ltd, a trustee acting for Platinum Jasmine Trust.

Competition Commission of India approves merger of HDFC Bank, HDFC Ltd

The proposed combination envisages the merger of HDFC Investments and HDFC Holdings with HDFC Ltd in the first step and subsequently, the merger of HDFC Ltd into HDFC Bank.

CCI clears acquisition of Holcim's stake in ACC, Ambuja by Adani Group

The proposed combination involves acquisition of 100 per cent stake in Holderind Investments Ltd by Endeavour Trade and Investment Ltd.

Competition Commission approves Adani Group's acquisition of ACC, Ambuja

Permission given to Endeavour Trade and Investment, a SPV controlled by the Adani family

WhatsApp has not abused its dominant position in India, rules NCLAT

The NGO had alleged that WhatsApp has made many changes to its privacy policy from the time Facebook acquired it, which was an abuse of its dominant position.

Over Rs 2,000-cr M&As may come under Competition Commission's purview

Amendments likely in 20-year-old Competition law

CCI approves RIL arm's acquisition of 50.1% stake in Sanmina-SCI India

Sanmina Corporation and RSBVL had inked an agreement in March to create a joint venture through investment in Sanmina's existing Indian entity (Sanmina SCI India)

CCI approves Greenforest New Energies' stake buy in Tata Power Renewable

The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of up to 11.43% stake in TPREL by Greenforest New Energies Bidco, an investment vehicle jointly run by BlackRock and Mubadala Investment Company

CCI clears Axis Bank's proposed acquisition of Citi's consumer biz in India

Under the deal worth Rs 12,325 crore, announced on March 30, Axis Bank would take over Citi's credit cards, personal loans and wealth management businesses that are focused on the affluent segment.

WhatsApp privacy policy not withdrawn; CCI probe must go on, Delhi HC told

The CCI told the Delhi High Court that WhatsApp's updated privacy policy of 2021 has not been withdrawn and its probe concerning the policy should be allowed to proceed

WhatsApp privacy policy in place; probe must go on: CCI to High Court

Appeal was against earlier order refusing to stay CCI probe into WhatsApp's new privacy policy

Dedicated CCI regulatory wing to keep check on apps in the offing

House panel to soon call foreign Big Tech for discussion