French privacy watchdog raps WhatsApp over Facebook data sharing

France's data privacy watchdog may fine messaging app WhatsApp if it does not comply with an order to bring its sharing of user data with parent company Facebook into line with French privacy law.

Country: France

Domains: Privacy

Tags: fines, France, Data Protection Authority, social media, data sharing

Posted on Monday 18 December 2017

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