WhatsApp Group Fees: WhatsApp Group Admin License: The government has implemented a new rule that now all WhatsApp group admins will have to register with the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) and get a license to run their groups. They will also have to pay money for this license. The cost of the license is at least $50. This announcement was made by Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information, Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services (ICTPCS) Tatenda Mawetera.
WhatsApp Group Fees: Why has the new WhatsApp rule been introduced?
This new WhatsApp rule has been introduced so that false news does not spread and peace is maintained in the country. This rule has been made under the Data Protection Act of the country. According to this act, any information that can reveal the identity of a person directly or indirectly is called personal information. WhatsApp group admins have the phone numbers of the members, so according to the government, these come under the purview of the Data Protection Act.
WhatsApp Group Fees: What did the minister say
Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has said that licensing will help track the sources of false information. This is coming with new data protection rules, which will affect everyone from churches to businesses.
WhatsApp Group Fees: What do people say
Under this rule, now WhatsApp group admins will have to take a license from the government to run their groups. To get the license, the admin will have to give some of his personal information to the government and also pay a fee. The government says that this rule is necessary for the security of the country. But, many people believe that this can reduce the freedom of people to speak and their privacy can also be at risk.
WhatsApp is also trying to fight fake news and is taking many steps for this. But, this new rule is giving rise to many questions. People believe that this rule is very strict and it can have a bad effect on people.
