WhatsApp had announced a privacy policy update in January 2021, which was to come into effect on February 8. However, the messaging app faced severe backlash over user concerns that data might be shared with parent company Facebook. Following this, the last date for accepting the policy update was pushed to May 15.
Speaking to CNBC-TV18 Rajeev Chandrashekar, former CEO of BPL Mobile says the report is vague and the government needs to lay out clear rules with respect to net neutrality.