WhatsApp already shares some data with Facebook, such as the device’s IP address and shopping done through the platform. But this does not happen in Europe or Britain.
WhatsApp’s new privacy policy is once in the discussions. Under the Privacy Policy, if the users do not accept the terms, then your account will be closed. After accepting these conditions, users will be able to use the messaging app again. However, WhatsApp has postponed the privacy policy till May 15.
WhatsApp announced the update in January
Many users reacted negatively to this new policy. Users say that WhatsApp is planning to share data with its parent company Facebook. However, WhatsApp has clarified that the company will not share anyone’s data. The purpose of the new policy was to enable payment to businesses.
WhatsApp shares this data
WhatsApp already shares some information with Facebook, such as buying and selling the device’s IP address and platform, but this does not happen in Europe or the UK because privacy laws are different. The demand for platforms like Telegram and Signal increased drastically after the initial announcement of WhatsApp as WhatsApp users started looking for alternative ‘encrypted messaging systems’.
Account will be deactivated
According to a report, under the Privacy Policy, the users who do not accept the terms, their accounts will be deactivated and put in the deactivated list and these accounts can be removed after 120 days. At the same time, calls and notifications will still work for some time but it will only last for a few weeks.
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