The record
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- WhatsApp has restricted access for multiple accounts for 24 hours while it conducts security reviews.
- The company says such reviews are carried out to prevent abuse of the service and maintain user safety.
- A WhatsApp spokesperson said the platform works continuously to stay ahead of those attempting to abuse the service and bans accounts to help keep other users safe.
- Users whose accounts are under review may temporarily lose access for up to 24 hours.
What to watch next
- Whether WhatsApp issues further details or statistics on account bans following its reviews
What changed3
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Who said what1
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WhatsApp spokesperson
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“We are always working to stay ahead of those trying to abuse our service and ban accounts to help keep other users safe. Sometimes we get this wrong and if we do, we try to fix it as quickly as possible to get people back to chatting”
In the article
…being checked and that users would typically receive a decision within 24 hours. Responding a report by PTI, a WhatsApp spokesperson acknowledged that errors can occur while enforcing the platform's safety measures." We are always working to stay ahead of those trying to abuse our service and ban accounts to help keep other users safe. Sometimes we get this wrong and if we do, we try to fix it as quickly as possible to get people back to chatting ," the spokesperson said.The app also directed affected users to guidance on responsible use of WhatsApp and information relating to stolen phones and accounts.Several users took to social media to complain that their…
Why it matters3
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- WhatsApp users in India service outage· immediate
- Businesses using WhatsApp communication disruption· days
- WhatsApp trust and reputation reputational damage· weeks
Coverage3
All filed from India
Named India · Saloni · Meta · PTI · Vivek Dubey · WhatsApp
- The Times of IndiaWhatsApp puts multiple accounts under review, temporarily blocks access for users[1]English national· neutral
- NDTVWhatsApp Puts Multiple Accounts 'Under Review', Blocks Access For 24 Hours[2]English national· neutral
- Hindustan TimesWhatsApp puts multiple accounts in India under review, blocks app access for 24 hours[3]English national· neutral
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