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New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by matrixx9(m): 1:05am On Aug 27, 2016 |
For the very first time in four years and since being acquired by Facebook, WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging platform is updating its terms and conditions , as well as its privacy policy. Part of this update includes WhatsApp sharing your account information with Facebook to, among other things, provide better targeted ads. I know you'll be wondering what part of your information is being shared to Facebook Q - What information is being shared with Facebook? The updated WhatsApp FAQ page says that the phone number you used to sign up for WhatsApp with will be shared, as well as the last time you used the service. Thanks to end-to-end encryption, Facebook will not be able to see your messages, photos or other media you share. Only you and the person you send messages to will ever be able to see that information. And any information that is shared by WhatsApp will not be publicly visible to anyone using Facebook. Meaning, if WhatsApp shares your phone number with Facebook, it won't fill in the phone number field on your profile and make it visible to anyone. Another question is why your information is being shared. The FAQ page says sharing your information with Facebook will help the two companies "coordinate more." The claim is that it will help them "fight spam and abuse" more efficiently, as well as and this is likely the bigger and more feasible reason "improve your experiences within [Facebook] services" through targeted ads. Will I start seeing ads in WhatsApp? No. Well, at least not in the usual banner ad style. However, WhatsApp is exploring ways to allow businesses to communicate with customers. In the same way that you can interact with your bank via SMS to check account balances or pay your cell phone bill with a text message, WhatsApp wants you to receive information from business, such as receipts for flight information. The good news is, WhatsApp is (for now) continuing to put you in control. It says, "We do not want you to have a spammy experience; as with all of your messages, you can manage these communications, and we will honor the choices you make." Time will tell if being part of Facebook will alter their stance on this, as well. Well. Certainly, I've got a lot of contacts on my whatsapp and I get a lot of messages daily so the idea of Ads on Whatsapp "hell no". If you feel the same way about the new Whatsapp privacy policy, Fortunately, you can opt out and remove yourself from the whole situation very easily. Here's how: Open WhatsApp on your phone. On Android , tap the action overflow button in the upper right corner and select Settings . On iOS, tap the Settings tab in the lower right corner. Select Account . Tap the check mark to the right of Share my account info . To disable the feature, tap Don't Share . . The pop-up that appears reads, "If you tap 'Don't Share', you won't be able to change this in the future." And they mean it. On the bright side, your account information and app usage won't be shared with Facebook anymore. Though, it doesn't say whether it has already shared your information or whether, if shared, that information will be deleted. 22 Likes |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by matrixx9(m): 1:05am On Aug 27, 2016 |
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Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by hotspec(m): 2:27am On Aug 27, 2016 |
informative *modified* dedicated to my lovely daughter 5 Likes
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Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by konklud22(m): 2:53am On Aug 27, 2016 |
as long as say i dey chat dey go i dnt give a Bleep 39 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by Dullahi(m): 4:14am On Aug 27, 2016 |
Facebook is out to make money. That's why they ended support for symbian and others since they can't make money from ads. Whether you choose to share or not your information is being used. That's the price for stuff being free this days. 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by obajoey(m): 5:19am On Aug 27, 2016 |
There is no privacy before before nah with some applications that can reveal someone's identity in no time. 1 Like |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by pendusky(m): 6:13am On Aug 27, 2016 |
WhatsApp today announced its first privacy policy update in four years as it let users know how and why it will share data with Facebook . Whilst the messaging app has added end-to-end encryption, preventing any snoops or marketing Mad Men from reading texts, it will share certain data with Facebook, which bought WhatsApp for $19 billion in 2014. Ultimately, that means the two will share phone numbers and some usage information. If bothered by that potential privacy issue, users have 30 days from agreeing to the terms to stop Facebook grabbing the data. According to the privacy policy, that’s possible by going to Settings > Account, though your reporter hadn’t yet been offered the new terms and so could not change the settings. Op that terms and conditions comes after I saw this on CNN WhatsApp to share user data with Facebook for ad targeting ... https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/25/whatsapp-to-share-user-data-with-facebook-for-ad-targeting-heres-how-to-opt-out/ Here is How to opt out of WhatsApp sharing your information with Facebook www.m.androidcentral.com/how-opt-out-sharing-your-information-facebook-whatsapp-android 2 Likes |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by Kaybaba5(m): 6:27am On Aug 27, 2016 |
I received the message too. Before accepting it i thought it twice. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by veekid(m): 6:42am On Aug 27, 2016 |
OP please next time you're doing copy-paste; please try to arrange it for the sake of the readers. Not everybody can read something like this Thank you 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by adewumiopeyemi(m): 6:43am On Aug 27, 2016 |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by fuadnero(m): 6:44am On Aug 27, 2016 |
If you don't want to accept it, just untick the button. |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by kaen1317: 6:44am On Aug 27, 2016 |
Privacy this privacy that. Since am not shady except when it comes to babes I don't give a Bleep about privacy policy. As long as I can send and receive messages 6 Likes |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by Nobody: 6:46am On Aug 27, 2016 |
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Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by Fkforyou(m): 6:46am On Aug 27, 2016 |
Ok.... but your write up didn't specifically state it's advantage to users in clear terms. 1 Like |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by Smhart1(f): 6:46am On Aug 27, 2016 |
We never had privacy 1 Like |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by Obiwannn: 6:46am On Aug 27, 2016 |
Dont share!!! |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by NigerDeltan(m): 6:47am On Aug 27, 2016 |
Kaybaba5: As if you get choice 8 Likes |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by Blackfire(m): 6:49am On Aug 27, 2016 |
Smhart1: hi |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by mhisbliss(f): 6:51am On Aug 27, 2016 |
as soon as Facebook acquired whatsapp i knew that was the beginning of a boring whatsapp 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by DonCortino: 6:51am On Aug 27, 2016 |
Rubbish! What if you dont have facebook account? This people want to be monitoring everybody. Well it seems like my whatsapp days is about to b over, na BlackBerry I dey use sef. Imo ati telegram ti take over! 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by englishmart(m): 6:52am On Aug 27, 2016 |
I don't care, just send me message make I reply 1 Like |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by agarawu23(m): 6:52am On Aug 27, 2016 |
Okay |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by versashee: 6:52am On Aug 27, 2016 |
when they know we will still agree to it without reading it anyway 16 Likes 1 Share
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Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by goshen26: 6:53am On Aug 27, 2016 |
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Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by Originality007: 6:53am On Aug 27, 2016 |
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Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by MissingBudget: 6:54am On Aug 27, 2016 |
All these long talk, who e epp? |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by Nobody: 6:56am On Aug 27, 2016 |
The only thing truly free on earth is air. Very soon humans would find ways to tax it. The privacy issue doesn't affect me one bit since I've no ulterior motive. My only action against being exposed on the internet is limiting the amount of social media activity I perform. 3 Likes |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by StArusi: 6:57am On Aug 27, 2016 |
Saw it this morning. I no even read am. just acceptam begin chat. 4 Likes |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by Smhart1(f): 6:58am On Aug 27, 2016 |
Blackfire:Good morning |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by Nobody: 6:58am On Aug 27, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by olowo72(m): 6:58am On Aug 27, 2016 |
privacy and information sharing should call for a concern....africans and "i will not read syndrome". 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: New Whatsapp Privacy Policy - What It Really Means For Users by Blackfire(m): 7:00am On Aug 27, 2016 |
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