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WhatsApp Warns of Shutdown in India Over New Regulations
WhatsApp has warned that it will shutdown operations in India if forced to break message encryption, citing concerns over user privacy.
The messaging platform made this statement during a hearing at the Delhi High Court, where it is challenging India’s new IT rules that require tracing and identifying message originators.
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WhatsApp argued that end-to-end encryption is a fundamental feature that protects users’ privacy, and breaking it would violate their constitutional rights.
The company’s lawyer, Tejas Karia, emphasized that storing millions of messages for years would be required, undermining encryption and privacy.
The Indian government defended the rules, stating that tracing message originators is crucial in today’s times.
However, the court acknowledged that privacy rights are not absolute and a balance needs to be struck.
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With over 400 million users in India, WhatsApp has threatened to shut down its services in the country if forced to comply with the new regulations.
If WhatsApp shutdown in India it would have significant implications for users and businesses that rely on the platform for communication.
