Whatsapp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger down in major outage
Social media platforms Whatsapp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger all went down in a major outage at around 1730 GMT on Friday, according to the tech monitoring...
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WhatsApp reviewing letter from SA Info Regulator on privacy policy changes
The information regulator wrote to WhatsApp, raising issues about the changes that users face if they ignore Facebook's terms by the new deadline, the 15 May.
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Information Regulator concerned over impact of new WhatsApp policy on SA users
The regulator has written to the parent company, Facebook, regarding changes that could see also South African users being kicked off from WhatsApp.
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Devil's in the details: WhatsApp controversy raises digital security concerns
Popular messaging service WhatsApp has been mired in controversy since it announced its new privacy policy.
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WhatsApp delays data sharing change after backlash
WhatsApp canceled its 8 February deadline saying it would use the pause to clear up misinformation around privacy and security.
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SA Information Regulator meets with FB SA over updated WhatsApp privacy policy
During a meeting on Wednesday, the regulator was provided with the recently revised WhatsApp privacy policy documents.
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WhatsApp stresses privacy as users flock to rivals
New terms sparked criticism as users outside Europe who do not accept the new conditions before 8 February will be cut off from the messaging app.
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Tech expert Goldstuck on WhatsApp policy update: No one will read your texts
The popular messenger app has recently updated its privacy policy.
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Telegram chief reports 25 million new users in three days
The surge in downloads comes after WhatsApp, which boasts over two billion users, introduced controversial changes to its privacy conditions that will allow it to share more data with its parent company Facebook.
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WhatsApp privacy policy changes: Should you stay or go?
WhatsApp has recently updated their privacy policy, which will allow Facebook to have access to its data. Eyewitness News spoke to tech expert Arthur Goldstuck to find out if it’s really necessary for users to make the move to other alternatives. #Whatsapp #Facebook #Privacy
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Don’t worry, WhatsApp won’t see your texts… or nudes: expert
Many of the app's users have raised concerns and questions about what the updated policy meant for their personal data with rumours circulating that the mobile application will be sharing the personal data of its users with its parent company, Facebook.
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What to do if WhatsApp stops working on your phone on 1 Jan 2021
People who will be impacted are the ones who don't have iOS 9 or above on their iPhone or Android 4.0.3 or above on their Android device.
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WhatsApp adds shopping carts in fresh e-commerce push
The addition of a 'carts' feature lets people combine multiple items into a single ordered set via WhatsApp instead of tending to transactions separately, according to the service.
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Disappearing messages come to Facebook-owned WhatsApp
The messaging service which is used by more than two billion people globally said it would enable people to choose whether to keep their messages or allow them to delete themselves after seven days.
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Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams’ WhatsApp account hacked
According to the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, the matter was reported to the relevant authorities.
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WhatsApp gifting an illegal activity, says National Consumer Commission
WhatsApp gifting became an attractive option for many cash strapped citizens due to its low joining fees and promises of a quick return within days.
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WhatsApp stokvels are back but they're still illegal & scamming people
The modus operandi is that people will be paid out by other members of the group when it is their turn on the list.
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WhatsApp launches first digital payments option
WhatsApp users in Brazil can use the encrypted mobile messaging service to send money or make purchases, Facebook said in a blog post.
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Carling Black Label launches WhatsApp line to help GBV victims
With the country now under level 4 of the lockdown and government doing all it can to ensure that the spread of the novel coronavirus is contained, it has been struggling to address the high volumes of domestic abuse.
