Parents warned spreading Covid misinformation on WhatsApp could breach data protection laws

Data expert Daragh O’Brien is warning parents not to treat WhatsApp groups as personal as they could be challenged under data protection rules.

The HSE has issued a warning to parents not to use group chats on WhatsApp to name children with Covid-19.

Parents found to be spreading misinformation or personal data in Whatsapp groups, could be in breach of data protection laws and may be sued.