WhatsApp clears air on privacy policy, says update doesn't affect users' privacy This is second such clarification issued by WhatsApp as it had earlier stated that the update would only affect business accounts BusinessToday.In | January 12, 2021 | Updated 10:16 IST WhatsApp on Tuesday, January 12, the Facebook-owned messaging platform said the update "doesn't affect privacy of messages with friends of family" WhatsApp on Tuesday, January 12, clarified its stance on its new terms of service and privacy policy. The Facebook-owned messaging platform said that the update "doesn't affect privacy of messages with friends of family." This is second such clarification issued by WhatsApp as it had earlier stated that the update would only affect business accounts.