Whatsapp Users Risk Losing Access in New Policy A phone user scrolling through the Whatsapp app File Whatsapp users risk losing access to their accounts in new privacy rules introduced by the parent company, Facebook. A pop-up notification on Whatsapp requests users to either agree or decline to the new terms by February 8. The new policy has asked users to accept sharing their data with Facebook if they want to continue using the free app. Those who decline by pressing the 'not now' button are directed to delete their accounts. Most Whatsapp users have subscribed to the policy, hitting the 'agree' button without reading the terms and conditions stipulated.