WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging application in the world. Although the application is widely used for sending messages, images, audio, video, and making voice and video calls, there are some annoying things you may find from other users. One of which has to do with random users adding you to WhatsApp groups without your permission.
Well, what would you say if I told you that people who add you to WhatsApp groups without warning can be fined? Yes, for good, I mean they will be fined a good amount of money.
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WhatsApp users in Spain who add someone to a WhatsApp group without their permission and for commercial purposes will be fined in accordance with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) policy.
The policy provides for a fine of up to 4,000 euros (approximately $ 4,643) to anyone found in violation. This came after a girl claimed she was added to a WhatsApp group at a commercial sports club, which she hadn't attended for more than 10 years.
However, it is worth noting that this penalty does not apply in conversations with family or friends. The penalty applies only when you are added to a WhatsApp group that was created for commercial purposes and you have not consented. With that, it is believed that this policy of imposing fines on people who add others to WhatsApp business groups without consent will be extended to others. This brings us to a few questions:
Will there be a penalty for adding a contact to a WhatsApp group with their consent?
For now, this is only effective in Spain and is enforced by the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD). WhatsApp users outside of Spain will not be penalized for adding people without their consent to WhatsApp groups.
What is the fine to pay for adding contacts to WhatsApp groups without their consent? In Spain, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) imposed a fine of up to 4,000 euros (approximately $ 4,643). WhatsApp users outside of Spain are not affected.
Will this WhatsApp policy of fining people who add others to WhatsApp groups without their permission spread to other countries?
This is not a WhatsApp policy, so WhatsApp does not promote it. However, other countries may impose laws that will fine people who add other people to WhatsApp groups without your permission.
WhatsApp has released an update to its group invite feature to prevent random people from adding you to unwanted WhatsApp groups. By default, any WhatsApp user who has your WhatsApp number can add you to any group without your permission.
However, once this feature is enabled, those who wish to add you to a WhatsApp group will need your permission.
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