Following the Apple policy violation case in August, WhatsApp's recent policy update is now under scrutiny by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for allegedly breaching competition laws.

What are the wider privacy concerns?

This case highlights the rising regulatory pressure on tech platforms regarding privacy and data-sharing practices. it's not just WhatsApp. apps like Facebook, Instagram, and even Doorbell apps are constantly collecting user data.

A study by Oxford University found that 88 per cent of apps share user information with third parties. This raises ongoing concerns about how data is handled.

With major tech firms under scrutiny for data handling and practices, what are the compliance risks? In India, violations can result in fines of up to 10 per cent of a company's global turnover.

Globally, fines for non-compliance are becoming more common. Take, for example, the 225 million euros levied against WhatsApp by Ireland's data protection commission.

What is the solution?&nbsp;

Automation. According to Gartner, 65 per cent of the global population will have their personal data covered under privacy laws by 2025. Companies using automated compliance solutions report a 40 per cent reduction in compliance-related penalties. This is based on a 2022 study by Thomson Reuters.

Following the Apple policy violation case in August, WhatsApp's recent policy update is now under scrutiny by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for allegedly breaching competition laws.

Following the Apple policy violation case in August, WhatsApp's recent policy update is now under scrutiny by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for allegedly breaching competition laws. What are the wider privacy concerns? This case highlights the rising regulatory pressure on tech platforms regarding privacy and data-sharing practices. it's not just WhatsApp. apps like Facebook, Instagram, and even Doorbell apps are constantly collecting user data. A study by Oxford University found that 88 per cent of apps share user information with third parties. This raises ongoing concerns about how data is handled. With major tech firms under scrutiny for data handling and practices, what are the compliance risks? In India, violations can result in fines of up to 10 per cent of a company's global turnover. Globally, fines for non-compliance are becoming more common. Take, for example, the 225 million euros levied against WhatsApp by Ireland's data protection commission. What is the solution? Automation. According to Gartner, 65 per cent of the global population will have their personal data covered under privacy laws by 2025. Companies using automated compliance solutions report a 40 per cent reduction in compliance-related penalties. This is based on a 2022 study by Thomson Reuters.

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