Bombay HC says WhatsApp can’t wait for court orders to remove scam groups
While WhatsApp argued such decisions can be taken only by order under Section 79 of the IT Act, the Bombay HC said intermediaries are expected to act on complaints received through grievance systems as per the IT Rules 2021. The post Bombay HC says WhatsApp …
IAMAI alleges Trai attempts to regulate OTT platforms
Industry body IAMAI claims Trai is overstepping its bounds. Proposed rules for spam calls may unfairly target over-the-top platforms like WhatsApp. IAMAI argues these platforms are not telecommunication services. They also state that forcing data sharing is u…
WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts involved in digital arrest scams since January 2026: Centre to SC
A multi-pronged action involving telecom regulators, service providers, the RBI, tech giants and the CBI has been taken to tackle the rising menace of digital arrest scams, besides WhatsApp banning 9,400 accounts involved in such offences, the Centre has told…
WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts involved in digital arrest scams since January this year: Centre to SC
Authorities are launching a major crackdown on digital arrest scams. WhatsApp has banned thousands of accounts involved in these frauds. New measures include logo detection and warnings for calls from new accounts. Telecom providers are working to block suspi…