WhatsApp to give option to review policy updates amid controversy

WhatsApp has clarified that the update only impacts the way users interact with WhatsApp business accounts.

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whatsapp | free messaging app | Data policy

Neha Alawadhi  |  New Delhi 

Following the backlash it received for the update to its privacy policy in early January, WhatsApp will now let users take a better look at the changes that have been proposed, and reinforce that it does not change personal communication between people. “In the coming weeks, we’ll display a banner in WhatsApp providing more information that people can read at their own pace.

We’ve also included more information to try and address concerns we’re hearing. Eventually, we’ll start reminding people to review and accept these updates to keep using ...

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First Published: Fri, February 19 2021. 06:10 IST
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