January 16, 2021
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Messaging platform WhatsApp’s decision to delay its privacy update has received a mix response from users.
WhatsApp on Saturday announced that it will be delaying its controversial update to its privacy policy and terms of service by three months.
“We’re now moving back the date on which people will be asked to review and accept the terms. No one will have their account suspended or deleted on February 8,” WhatsApp said in a blog post.
While many users appreciated the decision to delay the privacy update, others expressed confusion about the delay on social media. “What about those who might have accepted your new privacy policy or data sharing policy notice? Will they now have an option to opt-out?” tweeted a user. “And so #WhatsApp has delayed the change by 3 months. Wonder what's going to change in 3 months! #privacy,” wrote another.