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WhatsApp bans more 9.7 million accounts

Meta-owned WhatsApp on Tuesday said it had banned more than 9.7 million accounts in India during February, of which 1.4 million were proactively banned prior to any user reports.In its monthly Safety Report, the company highlighted the platform’s proactive measures in preventing abuse and promoting online safety, and said it has consistently invested in latest technologies and experts to keep users safe. To help users keep their accounts safe and avoid accidental bans, the company also said it was important to use WhatsApp responsibly, and listed out ways to prevent user’s account from getting banned. For instance, it said users should get permission from contacts before adding them to a group and if added to a group and a user removes himself/herself from the group, their decision should be honoured. Do you think that WhatsApp is being misused greatly ?

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