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 users can't opt out of sharing phone numbers with Facebook
In a move that is believed to irk more than one billion WhatsApp users, the messaging application is sharing user account information with Facebook.Earlier, it was said that users will have a choice to opt out, but now it is revealed that no matter what you choose, WhatsApp will share your number with the social media website.Even if you opt out, they will share your information for other purposes than ads.
Data sharing with Facebook lands WhatsApp in trouble
The cross platform messaging service WhatsApp, is in hot waters after its decision to share user data with parent Facebook, met with criticisms form the privacy groups.These groups have decided to take the matters in their own hand and have decided to lodge a complaint against the messaging giant.The privacy group called the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) is of the view that that Facebook and WhatsApp have violated the user privacy commitment promised back in 2014, reported Hot Hardware.
The Kathmandu Post- WhatsApp and Facebook data sharing plan being investigated
Aug 29, 2016- 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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