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How to stop WhatsApp from sharing your data with Facebook


How to stop WhatsApp from sharing your data with Facebook
For the first time in four years and since being acquired by Facebook, WhatsApp is updating its terms and conditions, as well as its privacy policy.Part of this update includes WhatsApp sharing your account information with Facebook to, among other things, provide better targeted ads.What information is being shared with Facebook?


WhatsApp Shares user data with Facebook


WhatsApp Shares user data with Facebook
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WhatsApp and Facebook data sharing plan being investigated


WhatsApp and Facebook data sharing plan being investigated
Image copyright AP Image caption One analyst said some users might see the change as a 'betrayal'The UK's Information Commissioner (ICO) is looking into WhatsApp's decision to share more data with parent company Facebook.The data about WhatsApp users will be used to help targeted advertising seen by people on Facebook.It will share phone numbers and the details of the last time that users signed on to WhatsApp, with Facebook.


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