Robin Gerhold unpacks the implications of WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy which was updated on the 4th of January 2021. The updated Policy will take effect on 8 February 2021 and users have been advised that they are required to accept the updated Policy in order to continue to use WhatsApp from the 8th of February 2021.

Being aware of and protecting one’s reputation and that of one’s company is a facet of business that has become increasingly relevant – affecting individuals, corporates and brands alike. Legal professionals are not exempt from this, needing to be aware of how legislative changes impact the practice of law, their reputation and that of their clients while simultaneously upholding human rights as defined in the South African Constitution.