As part of a recent privacy policy update, WhatsApp is now asking users to share information with other Facebook companies to continue to use its app.
Back in 2014, when Facebook acquired WhatsApp, the latter assured users that their data would not be shared with Facebook or other Facebook companies. A recent privacy policy update that WhatsApp is making its users agree to, is a step in the opposite direction.
Related | WhatsApp Set To Offer Health Insurance And Pension Products In India
WhatsApp has shared data with Facebook since around 2016 but back then users could opt-out. Now things are changing again, as WhatsApp is making users either accept the update or stop using the app altogether.
The update changes how WhatsApp processes your data, how businesses can use Facebook hosted services to store and manage chats, and how Facebook apps will be integrated more deeply in the near future.
Users will need to accept these changes to continue using WhatsApp, until February 8. If you’re in Europe, you may be happy to know that the update doesn’t apply to you due to stricter privacy legislation.
You might also like
More from WhatsApp
WhatsApp Now Lets You Edit Messages Within 15 Minutes Of Sending
WhatsApp announced today it will finally let users edit messages, one of the most anticipated features. You will have 15 minutes, …
WhatsApp Adds New “Chat Lock” For More Private Conversations
WhatsApp is making conversations even more private with a new "Chat Lock" feature, placing conversations in a protected folder. The new …
WhatsApp Finally Has An App For Your Android Smartwatch
WhatsApp has released an official Wear OS app. Now you can send WhatsApp text or voice messages directly from your …
WhatsApp Introduces 3D Avatars
3D Avatars are now finally available on WhatsApp, months after their debut on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. WhatsApp 3D Avatars can …
How To Use The Giannis & Family Sticker Pack On WhatsApp
WhatsApp has released an in-app sticker pack inspired by Antetokounmpo called “Giannis & Family.” Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo became WhatsApp’s …
WhatsApp May Soon Limit Message Forwarding To One Chat At A Time
A change spotted in WhatsApp beta limits the sharing of regular messages (not just frequently forwarded ones) with multiple chats.
NBA Star Antetokounmpo Becomes WhatsApp’s First Global Partner
WhatsApp announced its first global brand partnership with Milwaukee Bucks forward and 2021 NBA All-Star MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
WhatsApp May Soon Be Rolling Out Its Android To iOS Migration Feature
Α new feature allowing users to migrate chats from Android to iOS has been spotted on both OS updates for …
WhatsApp Will Automatically Hide Your Online Status From Strangers
WhatsApp is becoming more private by showing your online status only to your existing contacts, or those you've chatted with …
