Updated: February 22, 2021 6:32 PM IST
WhatsApp has explained in an FAQ page on its website what will happen if users do not accept its updated privacy policy by May 15. The messaging app has clearly said that the WhatsApp account of users will not be deleted after this date, though the functionalities will be limited. Also Read - How to create and send Happy Vishu 2021, Odia New Year, Bohag Bihu, and Puthandu WhatsApp stickers
WhatsApp announced an update to its privacy policy in January and forced users to accept it by February 8. WhatsApp previously said that users who do not accept the policy will lose access to their accounts after this date. Also Read - WhatsApp rolling out disappearing messages for group participants
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New policy date extended.
New policy now effective from May 15.
New Delhi: Instant messaging app WhatsApp that had faced a lot of flak over its privacy policy and terms of use update, has now said that it will display a banner on the app providing users with more information on the privacy policy.
WhatsApp said that in the coming weeks, it will display a banner in WhatsApp providing more information that people can read at their own pace.
WhatsApp in its recent blog wrote, Today we’re sharing updated plans for how we’ll ask WhatsApp users to review our terms of service and privacy policy. We previously encountered a great deal of misinformation about this update and we continue to work hard to clear up any confusion.
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WhatsApp introduced changes to privacy policy in January.
WhatsApp says users can choose not to engage with businesses. WhatsApp clarifies again that private chats remain encrypted
WhatsApp has revealed its updated plans for users to review the new WhatsaApp privacy policy that has put the popular messaging app in the eye of the storm. The Facebook-owned company is gearing up to formally release its new privacy policy on May 15 after postponing it amidst backlash from WhatsApp users in India. WhatsApp updated its privacy policy earlier this year after introducing shopping features on the app that lets users shop from business accounts easily.
WhatsApp Privacy Policy Latest Update: WhatsApp new service alert live in Android beta 2.21.4.13 provide more information on its privacy policy, which users will need to accept by May 15.
WhatsApp Privacy Policy Latest Update: WhatsApp new service alert live in Android beta 2.21.4.13 provide more information on its privacy policy, which users will need to accept by May 15.