Facebook suspends WhatsApp data use after UK privacy probe
In a statement on the ICO's website, Elizabeth Denham, the UK's Information Commissioner, explained the reasons for the probe: "I had concerns that consumers weren't being properly protected, and it's fair to say the enquiries my team have made haven't changed that view.I don't think users have been given enough information about what Facebook plans to do with their information, and I don't think WhatsApp has got valid consent from users to share the information.I also believe users should be given ongoing control over how their information is used, not just a 30 day window."
WhatsApp suspends giving Facebook European user data
Conversations with officials in Europe resulted in Whatsapp deciding to only tap into user data there for purposes such as fighting spam (AFP Photo/Stan Honda)San Francisco (AFP) - WhatsApp has temporarily suspended giving parent company Facebook information about users in Europe for ad targeting, responding to concerns there over privacy, a source close to the matter said.Conversations with officials in Europe over the past few months resulted in the social network deciding to only tap into WhatsApp user data there for purposes such as fighting spam, according to the source.The break was described as an effort to give regulators time to share privacy concerns and for Facebook to consider ways to address them.
Facebook WhatsApp data collection stopped in EU
If you're living in Europe and you're unhappy with the fact that Facebook-owned WhatsApp started sharing data with its parent company in spite of saying it would never do it, then you're in luck.It looks like Facebook can be stopped from gathering even more data about you through WhatsApp.DON'T MISS: Best Buy's pre-Black Friday 2016 sale is live right now – here are the 20 best dealsSure, you can always argue that WhatsApp was only sharing your phone number with Facebook.
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