How WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy Impacts Users: FAQs Answered How WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy Impacts Users: FAQs Answered The new privacy policy of WhatsApp asks users to agree to their new data sharing policy, a key point of which is sharing data from business conversations with Facebook. Updated: January 23, 2021 9:54 pm IST WhatsApp's updated policy which goes into effect starting May 15, cannot be opted out of as of now New Delhi: Over 340 million people in India are closely watching and questioning WhatsApp, a messaging app that is widely used daily. The new privacy policy of WhatsApp asks users to agree to their new data sharing policy, a key point of which is sharing data from business conversations with Facebook.