How to stop WhatsApp from sharing your data with Facebook
Rose Behar August 31, 2016 8:50amIn a move that outraged many of its users, WhatsApp recently updated its terms of service to begin sharing a limited amount of user data with Facebook."By coordinating more with Facebook, we'll be able to do things like track basic metrics regarding how often people use our services and better fight spam on WhatsApp," said the company in a blog post, adding that by connecting a phone number, the social media platform can offer better friend suggestions and show more relevant ads.
WhatsApp isn't sharing your info only with Facebook, and you can't opt out
You should be aware that WhatsApp's recent announcement on sharing your information with Facebook does not involve your data being shared only with Facebook.In fact, the data will be shared across Facebook's entire family, which involves companies such as Atlas, Instagram, Onavo, Parse, Moves, Oculus, LiveRail, and Masquerade.
Here's how to stop WhatsApp sharing your data with Facebook
Mobile messaging service WhatsApp will now begin sharing subscriber data with parent Facebook, giving advertisers better access to information on WhatsApp's one billion-strong user base.The latest change – announced on the official company blog – marks a dramatic change for the hugely-successful messaging service.
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