WhatsApp privacy policy row: Not just users, companies too are concerned
Since the new changes in the WhatsApp s privacy rules would see deeper integration of the app with Facebook, businesses want to examine the new policy carefully as they use WhatsApp frequently to transfer private data to their customers
BusinessToday.In | January 18, 2021 | Updated 13:31 IST
Companies use the WhatsApp since it is the preferred channel for several users
The new WhatsApp policy has not only rendered the users worried but businesses too are concerned since they use messaging platform s application interface, or API, to reach customers and transmit sensitive confidential material.
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WhatsApp will no suspend or delete any account yet
WhatsApp wants to give more time to users to understand new changes WhatsApp postpones privacy policy deadline till May 15 amidst backlash
WhatsApp has postponed its new privacy policy update for users until May 15 after a major backlash. Previously, the company was slated to enforce the new privacy policy on February 8 but amidst the ongoing data-sharing debacle, WhatsApp has paused its plans to implement it for the next three months. WhatsApp introduced changes to its privacy policy on January 6 where it detailed how it s working with Facebook for deeper integration across all Facebook products.
WhatsApp vs Signal vs Telegram: WhatsApp s new policy sparks concerns, Telegram, Signal roast
The policy update message enraged WhatsApp users with a host of them threatening to leave the app and join its rivals. And its rivals Telegram and Signal were just waiting to hear that
BusinessToday.In | January 9, 2021 | Updated 12:29 IST
WhatsApp privacy policy sparks memefest
WhatsApp s new policy update has sparked concerns among netizens with most users saying that they would now prefer a different chatting app. The Facebook-owned messenger app said that as part of the policy update, it will share user data with other Facebook companies. The message elaborates for users the ways WhatsApp handles data and how it partners with Facebook to allow integrations across multiple apps.
WhatsApp, Telegram Or Signal: Which Messenger Has Better Features, Security? Jan 09, 2021, 16:07 IST
WhatsApp sure is one of the most popular messaging apps right now. It has over 2 billion monthly users. In 2014, Facebook bought WhatsApp. The app recently updated their privacy policy. The new terms and conditions include information on integration with Facebook.
WhatsApp will share data with Facebook for better ad experience. Personal messages will not be shared, but other details regarding user behavior will be shared. This doesn’t mean WhatsApp will start showing ads, but it means that the parent platform, FaceBook will give you targeted ads based on the data that WhatsApp shared.
WhatsApp vs Signal vs Telegram: Which is More Secure
Facebook-owned WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy updates have prompted unhappy users to look for alternative apps. Find out which of the three most popular messaging apps is more secure.
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WhatsApp has updated its Privacy policy allowing other Facebook owned companies access to WhatsApp data.
Sparked by concerns over user data privacy, people have been turning to alternative messaging apps for increased security.
The second most popular messaging app Telegram and a new entrant Signal (which has been endorsed by Elon Musk) also offer some impressive security features.
Whatsapp currently is the largest messaging service in the world with over 2 billion monthly active users. Following that, Telegram accounts for 400 million and Signal stands at a ballpark of 10-20 million monthly active users. Simply looking at the raw numbers would suggest that WhatsApp is hugely popular and almost ubiquitous while Telegram is