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Written by: Zhang Jiamin
2021-01-16 14:09
Last update date: 2021-01-16 14:09
The communication software WhatsApp earlier changed its privacy policy, requiring users to agree to share information with Facebook and its subsidiaries, which has set off a "social migration wave" in Hong Kong and many countries.
WhatsApp stated that it will postpone the date for users to accept the new terms of use and privacy policy and will postpone it to May 15.
Hong Kong’s Personal Data Privacy Commissioner Chung Lai Ling said that WhatsApp’s postponement arrangement is welcome, but WhatsApp should be fully explained to affected users.
Hong Kong’s Personal Data Privacy Commissioner Zhong Liling said that WhatsApp is welcome to postpone the user’s consideration period.
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Personal Data Privacy Commissioner Zhong Liling pointed out that WhatsApp is welcome to extend the user's consideration period so that users have sufficient time to understand the new terms and privacy policies and consider them.
She urged the communication software to further provide more information and adequate explanations to affected users, so as to allay public doubts.
Regarding WhatsApp’s previous changes to the privacy policy, Zhong Liling once pointed out that the shared data involved included a lot of personal data, and she urged users to pay attention to the changes. Before agreeing to the policy, carefully consider the new terms and pay attention to the types and uses of related shared data. Consider whether you are willing to transfer your personal data to related companies for storage and use.
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