In the era of digital communication, WhatsApp has become the most popular messaging platform in the country. From personal conversations to business transactions, crores of people and small and big businesses depend on this app. But the new digital rules brought by the government seem to be a new challenge for WhatsApp. The impact of these rules will not be limited to the company only, but can also affect common users and traders.

The government argues that the new rules are aimed at increasing transparency and accountability on digital platforms. Under this, social media and messaging apps are expected to effectively control misinformation, cyber crime and online fraud. However, it is not considered easy to implement these rules for a platform with end-to-end encryption like WhatsApp.

According to experts, due to the new rules, WhatsApp may have to change its privacy policy and technical framework. This is the reason why the company’s problems seem to be increasing. WhatsApp has always been claiming that the personal conversations of users are completely secure and the company itself cannot read the messages. But this balance may get disturbed due to government expectations and rules to data.

This can also have a direct impact on traders. Today thousands of small merchants connect with customers, take orders, and share payment information through WhatsApp Business. If regulations impose additional oversight or procedures on platforms, business may slow down and operating costs may increase.

There is an atmosphere of concern among common users also. Many people are apprehensive that their privacy may be affected by the new rules. Especially those users who use WhatsApp for personal conversations and sharing sensitive information, they seem to be cautious about any kind of change.

Digital policy experts believe that it is very important to strike a balance between the government and tech companies. On one hand, it is necessary to stop cyber crime and fake news, on the other hand, protecting the privacy and digital freedom of users is equally important. If this balance is not maintained, it may have far reaching consequences.

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