WhatsApp recently updated its policy on the Unauthorized usage of WhatsApp primarily to target anyone using WhatsApp for bulk or automated messaging which are violations of their terms of service.However, WhatsApp are also tightening up on the non-personal use of WhatsApp which presumably includes using WhatsApp for business or…
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What’s going wrong on messaging apps at work?
Instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Slack are trying to shove traditional emails aside when it comes to professional communication. Naturally, the majority of companies will be integrating both sides into their messaging systems, as email still has a lot to offer. Although email comes with great features like its…
Corporates' conspiracy of silence on their use of WhatsApp...a ticking time bomb?
Corporates are turning a blind eye to the work use of WhatsApp. It won't end well.…
Is WhatsApp in breach of the GDPR? A lawyer's view
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force earlier this year, on May 25. Companies are still adjusting to its implications. Businesses are increasingly using WhatsApp for both employee and customer communications. But is WhatsApp compliant with the GDPR? Consent issues for WhatsApp The most glaring incidences of WhatsApp’…
21 reasons why people hate using WhatsApp for work
WhatsApp is increasingly being used by professionals, but not everybody is happy about it. Research has shown that around 650m people are using WhatsApp at work, despite the inherent threats of doing so. The perils of using WhatsApp professionally been well documented, but I thought I'd dig up a few…
Eight WhatsApp alternatives for 2019
Many professionals are finding that WhatsApp isn't an ideal platform for communicating with their peers. In some cases they're not actually allowed to use it for work, and they may need to look elsewhere. In this post we will explore some of the best WhatsApp alternatives for 2019. 15 reasons…