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South Africa's information regulator says WhatsApp cannot share users' contact information
Published Wednesday, 3 March 2021
AI Editorial Summary
The South African Information Regulator has ruled that WhatsApp is prohibited from sharing users' contact information, marking a significant enforcement action under POPIA. This decision directly addresses data-sharing practices by a major platform and demonstrates the Regulator's authority to impose restrictions on multinational technology companies operating in South Africa.
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