Pakistan reacts to WhatsApp privacy debate

ISLAMABAD – Reference to on-going news threads by National Media and social media platforms regarding the change in privacy terms & conditions of WhatsApp, the Ministry of IT & Telecom is monitoring the current developments and clarifications provided by Facebook Inc. in this regard.

It is brought to notice that subject changes in privacy are applicable on WhatsApp business account only, while regular non-business/ individual profiles/ accounts are not affected.

The MOIT&T would like to emphasize here to all such digital social media platforms including WhatsApp administration to adhere by the privacy rights of citizens of Pakistan.

In this regard, all such digital platforms need to strengthen their engagements with the Government of Pakistan so that concerns of the General Public and businesses can be well addressed by all means, it added.