How To Stop WhatsApp From Sending Facebook Your Phone Number
If you're not accustomed to reading about Facebook, WhatsApp, and the issues that surround their users' privacy, you may want to take a deep breath before reading more of this.WhatsApp has just announced that it will begin sharing user information with its parent company Facebook.
WhatsApp Angers Users Over Facebook Data Sharing
Messaging service WhatsApp has come under fire for privacy changes that will see it share more personal data with parent company Facebook.In a blog outlining the change to its terms and conditions, WhatsApp said the changes - the first for four years - would enable it to, "track basic metrics about how often people use our services and better fight spam on WhatsApp."Facebook acquired the messaging service for $19 billion in 2014.
How to Stop WhatsApp From Sharing Your Info With Facebook
WhatsApp plans to start sharing account information, including when a member last used the app with its parent company Facebook.For users who would rather they don't, there's a way to opt out.
WhatsApp updates Terms of Service, will share info with parent company Facebook
Popular messaging app Whatsapp announced today that it is updating its terms and privacy policy to reflect recent changes to the service as well as to prepare for the future.Indeed, the new documents take into account the fact that the company is now a Facebook property, and that it also rolled out new features (voice calls, end-to-end encryption) and prepares to welcome businesses soon:As we announced earlier this year, we want to explore ways for you to communicate with businesses that matter to you too, while still giving you an experience without third-party banner ads and spam.
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