Government will send notice to WhatsApp in case of unwanted calls

New Delhi. In case of unwanted (spam) calls on WhatsApp from unknown international numbers, the Information Technology (IT) ministry will send a notice to the messaging app. Minister of State for Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar gave this information on Thursday. He said that it is the responsibility of the platform to ensure the safety of the user. The Union Minister said that digital platforms are responsible and accountable for ensuring the safety of ‘digital citizens’. The government will respond to each and every case of alleged misuse or alleged violation of users’ privacy, he said. ,

The minister’s statement assumes significance at a time when there has been a spurt in complaints from a large number of WhatsApp users in India about receiving unwanted international calls over the past few days. Several WhatsApp users have complained on the social media platform Twitter that most of these unwanted calls are from numbers in Indonesia (+62), Vietnam (+84), Malaysia (+60), Kenya (254) and Ethiopia (+251). Are.

Chandrasekhar said on Thursday that the ministry has taken cognizance of the matter and will send a notice to WhatsApp in this regard. “The ministry is taking cognizance of it and will send a notice to them,” he told reporters on the sidelines of an event organized by the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI). He also said that the government is considering setting guidelines for allowing pre-installed apps in smartphones. The Minister said that it is clear that the platform is responsible for ensuring the safety and trust of the consumers.

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