India’s Supreme Court to WhatsApp: ‘You cannot play with the right to privacy’

India's Supreme Court is closely examining WhatsApp's data-sharing practices and its impact on user privacy. The court has expressed concerns over WhatsApp's decision to share user data with its parent company, Facebook, without obtaining explicit consent. The court has emphasized that the right to privacy is a fundamental right and that companies cannot "play" with it. The investigation is focused on WhatsApp's monopoly power and whether its data-sharing model violates user rights. The court has directed WhatsApp to respond to these concerns and provide details on how it ensures user consent and data protection. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for data privacy and the regulation of technology companies in India. The court's scrutiny reflects the growing global debate around the balance between technological innovation, user privacy, and the responsibility of tech giants to safeguard the personal information of their users.