Turkey's competitive board said on Monday it had launched an investigation into WhatsApp
and its owner, Facebook Inc., after which the messaging app agreed to collect
user data from users, including phone numbers and locations. Asked to be ۔
In a written statement, the competition board
said the need to collect data should be suspended’ until the audit is
completed.
"The competition board has launched an investigation into Facebook and WhatsApp and suspended the need to share
WhatsApp data," it said.
WhatsApp last Wednesday updated its terms of
service, allowing Facebook and its affiliates to collect user data. The deadline
to agree to the new terms is February 8.
Competitive messaging apps Signal and Telegram
have seen a sharp increase in demand since then.
Since a law was passed’ in July, the Turkish
government has imposed new restrictions and fines on social media companies,
saying it has strengthened local oversight of foreign companies. Critics say
the government has tightened its grip on the mainstream media and ended
differences with Turks who rely on online platforms.
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