Deleting WhatsApp, Google Hangouts messages could become illegal in India

You may soon need to keep a copy of all messages sent through encrypted messaging services such as WhatsApp (Android version supports encryption), Google Hangouts or Apple’s iMessage, for 90 days, if the proposed National Encryption Policy is implemented in its current form. Online businesses too would need to keep your sensitive information including passwords in plain text for the same period of time, thus exposing your information to potential hacking attacks. The government has published a draft of the policy document online to seek feedback from citizens and organisations.…

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