CCI jumped the gun by ordering probe into WhatsApp privacy policy, Delhi High Court told

In a hearing in the Delhi High Court, WhatsApp and Facebook argued that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) jumped the gun by ordering an investigation into the WhatsApp new privacy policy and is overreaching its jurisdiction since the issue of privacy is already being dealt in a matter being heard by the Supreme Court.

The CCI however, argued that it was looking into the competition aspect and not the alleged violation of individuals’ privacy. It also told the court that whether the data collection by WhatsApp and sharing it with Facebook would amount to an anti-competitive practice or abuse of dominant position can be determined only after the investigation.