Deleting WhatsApp messages may become illegal in India

September 21, 2015

New Delhi, Sep 21: The Department of Electronics and Information Technology has drafted a National Encryption Policy of late according to which the citizens are expected to maintain a copy of all the messages sent through encrypted messaging services such as WhatsApp, Google Hangouts or Apple's iMessage for 90 days.

On failing to store the messages for the required period of time or on deleting the messages, one may have to face legal action, as per the draft.

If required by the laws of the country, then one may need to produce these messages before the police.

The government has posted the draft on its website seeking feedback from the citizens on the National Encryption Policy.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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