German consumer group sues WhatsApp over data policy.

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According to Bloomberg, Facebook's WhatsApp is under fire in a Berlin court for new privacy clauses that permit the messaging service to collect and transfer data between the platforms. The suit was filed by German consumer group VZBV, which insists that each consumer must be given the right to decide how his personal data is revealed and used

"Our experts brought the mis conduct to light. Now we'll meet in court," VZBV said. "Be it Facebook, Google, Amazon or now WhatsApp: we target violations."

European regulators also are concerned about the...

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