WhatsApp responds to MeitY, says functionality won’t be limited for users

WhatsApp said on Monday it has responded to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s letter from last week, assuring them that the messaging service will not limit functionality for its users if they do not accept the new privacy policy update.

“We have responded to the Government of India’s letter and assured them that the privacy of users remains our highest priority. As a reminder, the recent update does not change the privacy of people’s personal messages. Its purpose is to provide additional information about how people can interact with businesses if they choose to do so,” a WhatsApp spokesperson said.