Privacy experts have warned that political parties, sports clubs and community organisations should stop using WhatsApp, the instant messaging service, for group activities. “My advice would be to stop using WhatsApp immediately. WhatsApp in my view does not comply with GDPR and should not be used,” said Daragh O’Brien, managing director of data privacy consultancy Castlebridge. “[This applies to] Political parties, community anti-theft schemes done in collaboration with the gardaí, neighbourhood watch groups using WhatsApp, other sports organisations, voluntary organisations,” he said. “GAA clubs, like all data controllers, need to ensure and promote compliance with data protection legislation, including the GDPR and the Data Protection Act.”The organisation said that its position is outlined in its social media policy and supporting guidelines for GAA clubs.

Source: The Irish Times January 29, 2020 20:26 UTC