WhatsApp launches 'Safety in India' resource hub to help users stay safe online
Meta-owned WhatsApp has introduced a number of product changes to enhance the security and privacy of its users in India. The instant messaging app has launched a dedicated 'Safety in India' resource hub to highlight a bunch of measures that are intended to help people stay safe online. The announcement came after WhatsApp's week-long campaign, #TakeCharge to promote the safe use of the Internet. More than 400 million people use WhatsApp in India.
In its blog post, WhatsApp said, “WhatsApp has made significant product changes to help enhance security and privacy. Besides continuous product innovations, over the years we have also consistently invested in state-of-the-art technology, artificial intelligence, data scientists, experts, and in processes, to support user safety.”
The instant messaging app has highlighted several safety features from two-step verification, WhatsApp lock, forward limits to disappearing messages, admin controls and much more that help people can use to stay safe and secure - online.
Additionally, the resource hub also explores other important topics around online safety, privacy and security, debunks common myths, in order to create awareness on how users can safeguard themselves from potential cyber scams in today's digitally connected world.
WhatsApp will build awareness about the various safety measures and in-built product features through the 'Safety in India' hub. It will empower users to take control and manage their safety comprehensively while using the app for messaging.
The resource hub also mentioned the advanced technology that WhatsApp deploys along with India-specific processes that help prevent the spread of misinformation and any form of abuse on the platform.
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