Facebook Inc's WhatsApp said on Friday it will go ahead with its controversial privacy policy update but will allow users to read it at "their own pace" and will also display a banner providing additional information.

WhatsApp decides to move ahead with privacy policy update despite backlash

In a strongly worded letter to WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart, India's ministry of electronics and information technology has expressed its "strong concerns" on the new privacy changes and asked the instant messaging app to "respect the date security of Indian users".

India's IT ministry writes to Whatsapp; asks it to withdraw new policy

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WhatsApp decides to move ahead with privacy policy update despite backlash

India's IT ministry writes to Whatsapp; asks it to withdraw new policy