WhatsApp loses millions of users after terms update

Re:WhatsApp loses millions of users after terms update by m000 on Monday January 25, 2021 @07:48AM (#25902529)

WhatsApp penetration in India isn't necessarily bad, given the size of the country. It gives a huge leverage to the Indian government: If they say they will block WhatsApp if they go through with the planned policy change, FB won't risk losing hundreds of millions of WhatsApp users.

Or they can go passive-aggressive: Mandate the exclusive use of privacy-friendly IM platforms for government and public services. If WhatsApp isn't compliant with the privacy requirements they set, tough luck. This will bring everyone onboard to another platform, and they can then individually decide if they'll also continue to use WhatsApp.

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Re:WhatsApp loses millions of users after terms update by crossroadsguy on Monday January 25, 2021 @08:14AM (#25902742)

I am assuming you are either from here as well, or know about the country. Please tell me what would Indian Govt do if Zuck simply tells them they will get a tap installed at a place of their choosing as well?

> Mandate the exclusive use of privacy-friendly IM platforms

Ah no, you definitely are not from here :-) (no offence meant)

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