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When news broke that WhatsApp, a free messaging application, would require users to share their data with Facebook, privacy concerns emerged.
The Facebook-owned app changed its privacy policy in January, asking users to accept new terms which would see it share data with its parent company. Failure to agree with the new terms meant that the users WhatsApp accounts would be deactivated.
In the expected changes are details of what will be shared on Facebook, including account registration details like one’s phone number, transaction data, service-related information, information on how you interact with others (including businesses) when using Whatsapp Services, mobile device information and your IP address.
What information does WhatsApp collect from its users?
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WhatsApp has been battling to answer concerns voiced by millions of users across the globe after its latest update to the terms of its service, in which it stated that it reserves the right to share data it collects about users with the broader Facebook network, which includes Instagram.
Although WhatsApp has since said it is pushing back the mandatory date for users to accept the new terms of service, one question that comes to mind is what information exactly does WhatsApp collect from its users to share with Facebook companies.
Highlights
Updated Terms to take effect on February 8.
Applies to all of WhatsApp Services unless specified otherwise.
New Delhi: WhatsApp has updated its new Terms and Privacy Policy emphasising that users will be required to agree to the same or else they may need delete their account.
WhatsApp updates Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and if WhatsApp users do not want to agree to the new privacy rules, they may as well delete their account. The updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy which will take effect on February 8, applies to all of WhatsApp Services unless specified otherwise.
This has led to several users thinking if they should still remain on WhatsApp messaging platform or they should make their exit. If you too are thinking on the same lines, you could explore the following options.
Highlights
Updated Terms to take effect on February 8.
Applies to all of WhatsApp Services unless specified otherwise.
New Delhi: WhatsApp has updated its new Terms and Privacy Policy emphasising that users will be required to agree to the same or else they may need delete their account.
WhatsApp updates Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and if WhatsApp users do not want to agree to the new privacy rules, they may as well delete their account. The updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy which will take effect on February 8, applies to all of WhatsApp Services unless specified otherwise.
WhatsApp has a major chunk of information under Automatically Collected Information header which categorises four significant sub-heads Usage And Log Information, Device And Connection Information, Location Information and Cookies, thus implying that that all your activities are under the watch of the company.
WhatsApp updates Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and if WhatsApp users do not want to agree to the new privacy rules, they may as well delete their account.