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Top headlines: WhatsApp defers privacy terms, low turnout for Covid shot

From WhatsApp deferring privacy terms to low turnout for the Covid shot, Business Standard brings you the top headlines

WhatsApp defers privacy terms for three months but Signal still on top

According to Sensor Tower's data, BiP ousted WhatsApp from the number three spot amongst communication app downloads on January 15

WhatsApp, Telegram or Signal? Welcome to the illusion called data security

As millions shun WhatsApp in search for a secure experience, mind you that security is nothing but an illusion and there is no guarantee that Telegram or Signal may not be hacked in the future

Traders' body moves SC against WhatsApp, Facebook over privacy policy

CAIT said it will not allow any Corporate or Conglomerate to enforce its obnoxious policies and sinister designs to make a profit in an unethical manner

WhatsApp delays new privacy policy by three months amid severe criticism

The company released a separate blog post Friday trying to clear up the confusion, and it included a chart that specifies what information is protected when someone uses WhatsApp

Messaging app Signal faces outage days after adding millions of users

Currently, more than 1,300 users are still facing issues, according to outage tracking website Downdetector

WhatsApp to delay launch of new business features after privacy backlash

The delay is a setback for WhatsApp's plan to generate revenue by facilitating commercial exchanges on the messaging app, which Facebook acquired for $19 billion in 2014 but has been slow to monetize

WhatsApp revised privacy policy: Justice Singh recuses herself from plea

Justice Singh took objection to an email sent to the Court from WhatsApp and the matter will now be heard by another bench on Monday, January 18

Signal experiencing technical difficulties, working to restore service

Signal has seen a rise in downloads following a controversial change in rival messaging app WhatsApp's privacy terms

HC judge recuses from hearing plea against privacy policy of WhatsApp

A Delhi High Court judge recused herself from hearing a plea challenging the updated privacy policy of messaging app WhatsApp

Open to answering any queries from govt on privacy policy update: WhatsApp

WhatsApp is under fire over its recent privacy policy update

WhatsApp scrambles as users in big Indian market fret over privacy

Though WhatsApp has yet to see mass uninstalls of its app in India, users concerned about privacy are increasingly downloading rival apps such as Signal and Telegram

Govt examining WhatsApp's user policy changes amid privacy debate

The government is examining and evaluating the recent privacy policy update announced by WhatsApp

WhatsApp's new policy: Signal high on privacy, misses out on backup

Since Signal is an open source app, its claims can be verified

India market completely exceeded all expectations, says Signal co-founder

Signal co-founder Brian Acton said the messaging platform is hoping to capitalise on the opportunities with its "simple and straightforward" terms of service and privacy policy

We knew India was going to be a big place for Signal: Brian Acton

Elated at Indians rushing to join Signal, Brian Acton, who co-founded WhatsApp with Jan Koum before selling it to Facebook, aims to add 100-200 million users in India

Elon Musk's 'Use Signal' post spurred massive rally for the wrong one

That was enough to push Signal's rally over 5,100% in three trading days

With change in rules, fears of corporate domination loom over Indians

Corporates have warned against the use of WhatsApp for company work.

WhatsApp says latest policy update doesn't affect privacy of messages

WhatsApp on Tuesday said its latest policy update does not affect the privacy of messages as the Facebook-owned company sought to address concerns around security of user data on the platform

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WhatsApp's new terms can affect privacy