Beware of other chat apps, warn cyber experts
By Sameer Naik
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With millions of WhatsApp users reportedly flocking to other messaging applications after the chat app’s controversial privacy policy update, cyber experts in the country have warned of the risks of using other chat services.
Many people have switched to chat applications such as Telegram, as WhatsApp announced its new terms of service which included a clause that allows Facebook to share data from WhatsApp across its other products.
FILE PHOTO The Whatsapp logo and binary cybercodes. Telegram downloads topped the Google Play Store rankings since WhatsApp tried to force its users to agree to its updated terms and privacy policies to continue using the app. REUTERS Dado Ruvic Illustration File Photo
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WhatsApp updates Terms and Privacy Policy for users around the world
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WhatsApp has updates its Terms and Privacy Policy for users around the globe.
“WhatsApp is globally announcing new Terms of Service, on WhatsApp for iOS and Android (beta and stable versions) TODAY!” shared WABetaInfo on Twitter.
Among the updates, the messaging service has updated its terms regarding the data of users.
The other key update is on how businesses can use Facebook-hosted services to store and manage their WhatsApp chats.
The terms of service also give a detailed insight to users how WhatsApp is partnering with its parent company, Facebook.