WhatsApp plans to sue companies and individuals undermining the platform’s regulations from December 7. Last month, it was reported that digital marketers and companies can still send bulk messages on WhatsApp using clone apps and automated delivery software that costs as little as ₹1,000.
The Facebook-owned messaging service issues a cease and desist to entities reportedly using the software but any misuse is caught after December 7, not only will the concerned account be banned, but companies will be sued by the messaging platform.
Why you should care:
WhatsApp, as a private messaging service, was never meant for
sending out bulk messages. Those bulk messages, in turn, have been a cause of concern as most spread misinformation, propaganda or fake news. It’s important to know how to
verify the information you get on your WhatsApp account, especially if it’s from an unknown sender or seems like the news may not be authentic.