Regulators 'Look Into' Facebook Links To WhatsApp
WhatsApp is to change its privacy policy so that businesses can message users in what looks to be a way for the company to open a potential revenue stream.Consumer privacy advocates in the US on Monday filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, alleging that the change represents an about-face on WhatsApp's previous promise to consumers that "nothing would change" when the social network acquired the messaging startup in 2014.It also says Facebook won't post phone numbers online or give them out to anyone.
WhatsApp and Facebook data sharing: How to opt out of the invasive new terms
Facebook is going to start hoovering up your WhatsApp data and using it for ads.Unless you tell it not to.WhatsApp and Facebook data sharing: How to opt out of the invasive new termsWhatsApp's privacy changes have attracted the interest of the Information CommissionerFacebook is going to start hoovering up your WhatsApp data and using it for ads.
The Impact Of Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) WhatsApp Messenger On Healthcare Deepens
The WhatsApp Messenger from Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) got its media moments when its developers announced that they would adopt end to end encryption.The switch led to more secure conversations and for the healthcare industry, it meant positive change.The switch to end to end encryption was highly opposed by law enforcers because it meant they would no longer be able to intercept WhatsApp messages especially if national security is at risk.
You can stop WhatsApp from sharing your phone number with Facebook
Hyper-popular messaging app WhatsApp announced yesterday that it would start sharing some user data — including your phone number — with parent company Facebook.The two companies say the new policy will help you find friends and "improve your Facebook ads and products experiences," but it will also give businesses a new avenue to reach potential customers, with WhatsApp describing situations where banks and airlines will use your phone number to get in touch about fraudulent payments or delayed flights.WhatsApp has promised that it won't sell or share that number with advertisers, but if you still balk at the idea of putting your phone number where a legion of hungry brands could potentially see it, you're in luck — you've still got a chance to stop WhatsApp from handing Facebook this new data if you act fast.
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