New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on WhatsApp and its parent company Meta over the sharing of user data for targeted advertising, asserting that the privacy rights of Indian citizens cannot be compromised for the business interests of a multinational corporation.
A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, while passing an interim order, observed that it would not permit data sharing that violates the fundamental rights of Indian users. The Court made it clear that compliance with the Constitution of India is non-negotiable for digital platforms operating in the country.
"We will not allow data sharing. We will not allow the rights of Indian citizens to be violated. If you cannot a...