WhatsApp is one of the most powerful chatting apps in India currently and it's used by people from all around the country including politicians, activists and of course criminals. Since back WhatsApp group have become the prime source of law enforcement agencies in India as this platform is increasingly being used to initiate mob and mobilize attack toward society. So it is very important to note that 10 things you may not repeat it on yours.
According to the source, WhatsApp collects metadata about every user which Facebook, it’s parent, can share with law enforcement agencies when demanded. While the messages are encrypted, if the police want then they can get your name, IP address, mobile number, location, mobile network, and your mobile handset type. The cops can also get to know with whom you are chatting, for how long and at what time. Also, the police can access your contacts as well. While there are no separate laws for WhatsApp users in India, the police can arrest you with the support of WhatsApp if you do any of the following things under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
WhatsApp Users be careful while using the app
1. WhatsApp group admins can be tracked and jailed if any group member is found to promote unlawful activities2. Sharing po*rn clips, especially child po*rn, images or obscene material on WhatsApp may get you arrested
3. Sharing doctored videos, morphed photos of important people on WhatsApp group can attract an arrest
4. If a woman complains of harassment over WhatsApp, then the police can arrest you
5. Impersonating or creating a WhatsApp account with someone else’s name can get you arrested
6. Spreading hate messages to provoke harm to any religion or place of worship can get you arrested
7. Sharing fake news or multimedia files or rumors on sensitive topics to incite violence can land you in trouble
8. Using WhatsApp to sell drugs or other prohibited things to citizens can invite the attention of cops
9. Using WhatsApp to send hidden camera sex clips or video clips of people filmed illegally or any kind of voyeurism can get you arrested
10. Sharing po*rn clips, especially child po*rn, images or obscene material on WhatsApp may get you arrested
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