ZEE EXCLUSIVE: Decoding WhatsApp's latest privacy policy in details
WhatsApp users on Wednesday received a pop-up directing users to accept the new Terms of Service, failing which the users will have to forgo using it. (Image Source: File Photo)
Updated: Jan 8, 2021, 04:03 PM IST
Cross-platform messaging service WhatsApp, that was bought by Facebook in 2014, saw a gradual change in the way it accessed user data. The social networking company is now showing WhatsApp users a 'take it or leave it' option with the latest policy update.
WhatsApp users on Wednesday received a pop-up directing users to accept the new Terms of Service, failing which the users will have to forgo using the app. The Facebook-owned company has set February 8 as the deadline to accept its new norm.
You must agree to the new Whatsapp terms before losing access
The team of the popular WhatsApp messenger has updated the terms of service and the policy for processing user data; and also began to warn users about upcoming changes.
WhatsApp users on Android and iPhone have started receiving alerts; informing them about changes in terms of service and privacy policy.
Users are also warned that they must agree to the new terms in order to continue using the messenger. The new terms and conditions and policies are effective from 8 February 2021. From this date, in order to use WhatsApp, you must express your consent by clicking on the corresponding button.