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WhatsApp launches privacy-focused ad campaign in UK

Wednesday 16 June 2021 | 11:26 CET | News
WhatsApp has launched a new privacy-focused advertising campaign in the UK, reports BBC News. The international campaign is also launching in Germany and has been created in response to user backlash against changes to its terms and conditions.

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Categories: Mobile & Wireless
Companies: WhatsApp
Countries: United Kingdom
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