The number of users of the WhatsApp messenger, owned by Meta, has reached such significant figures that it is likely to require stricter regulation in accordance with the European Union law on digital services.
This means that WhatsApp can no longer ignore the obligations to protect user data, as well as other rules established by EU legislation. Similar changes will be aimed at ensuring transparency and safety in data processing, as well as preventing abuse.
The commissioner for market regulation in the EU noted that it is necessary to strive for a more equitable and sustainable digital world, where companies operating in the market must adhere to clear rules and bear responsibility for their actions.
