This new statement basically says much of the same thing but in a softer tone. As part of the new privacy changes, WhatsApp users' data can be accessed by Facebook, Facebook Payments, Onavo, Facebook Technologies and CrowdTangle. WhatsApp said "no one will have their accounts deleted or lose functionality" because of the policy update, which comes into effect from 15 May. However, in a statement WhatsApp said users who will not accept the privacy updates will gradually see their accounts' functionality restricted: You won’t be able to access your chat list, but you can still answer incoming phone and video calls. If you have notifications enabled, you can tap on them to read or respond to a message or call back a missed phone or video call.