Accenture looks to get out of WhatsApp users' US privacy case
( June 9, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Accenture moved to dismiss US claims brought by WhatsApp users accusing it of intercepting private messages, arguing that the California court lacks jurisdiction because it is an Irish company headquartered in Dublin, and its US subsidiaries’ principle place of business is Chicago. Accenture also moved to compel arbitration. See attached files....
Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today
MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.
Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:
- Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
- Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
- Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
- Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline
Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.