Argentina: Investigation into WhatsApp regarding compliance of new privacy policy with data protection laws
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
14 May 2021 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Argentina
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Inquiry announced regarding compatibility of WhatsApp's privacy update with data protection law
On May 14, 2021, the National Directorate for the Protection of Personal Data announced the begin of their investigation into WhatsApp regarding the planned WhatsApp privacy updates that were supposed to happen a day later on May 15, 2021. Originall…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority