8 things you need to do to improve your WhatsApp privacy Shares WhatsApp has become one of the main ways people communicate with each other around the world. However, the app has faced a lot of criticism due to its privacy policies. WhatsApp is set to share a lot of information with your contact list which many find intrusive. Additionally, there has been a long-standing rumor that the app may merge with Facebook and Instagram Messenger. This means that your data may be more at risk of falling in the wrong hands. Despite this, you may be able to keep your data safe by tweaking some settings on the app.