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Written by: He Wenhan and Xu Yi'an
2021-02-19 22:27
The last update date: 2021-02-19 22:29
WhatsApp, a timely messaging app owned by Facebook, notified users in January that it would update its privacy policy, and many users protested.
WhatsApp announced on February 18 that it will continue to update the policy, and said that before implementation on May 15, users can slowly read the information and confirm acceptance of the arrangement.
WhatsApp stated in its blog on the 18th that it will display a banner in the program in the next few weeks to provide more information on the changes.
It will be displayed in the App for a long time, allowing users to read "at their own pace".
The company added: "We will also include more information to try to solve the problems we hear and users."
It stated in the article that WhatsApp will eventually start reminding users to review the new policy and accept updates to continue using the app.
WhatsApp claims that the "new ways to chat or shop" they are building is completely non-mandatory. In addition, users' personal messages will always be protected with end-to-end encryption, and WhatsApp cannot read or listen to them.
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WhatsApp issued an "Ultimatum" to users on January 6, asking them to agree to share their personal information, including their phone number and location, with Facebook, otherwise WhatsApp cannot be used after February 8.
Although WhatsApp tried to communicate with users on this to ensure the safety of their personal data, it still evoked a strong response, including a letter from the Indian government.
In addition, many users decided to close their WhatsApp accounts and "turn channels" to applications such as Signal and Telegram.
After the "boycott tide" occurred, the company said on January 15 that it had delayed requesting users to accept the terms because it needed more time to clarify false information.
The updated privacy policy states that WhatsApp will share some user information with Facebook.
To put it simply, it is to share the user's data and usage habits on WhatsApp with the parent company Facebook, so that Facebook can improve personalized advertising to users, or implant other Facebook products.
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