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WhatsApp has new usage policies and for this reason you should care

By Rodolfo León 0 COMMENTS 07/01/2021 17:16

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Yesterday morning WhatsApp released a new update that at the same time changed the app usage policies. Upon opening the service after said update, users were greeted with a message informing about the new terms and conditions, and while hardly anyone read them surely, they should be concerned.

In case you didn’t know, WhatsApp is part of the same network as Facebook and Instagram, and what these new terms advise is that all of your personal information may be shared with third parties. This includes phone number, personal details, and how you interact with your other contacts.

The only exception is your direct conversations. Or Facebook ni Instagram They will have access to your conversations, but they can analyze other elements of communication to identify you. Yes, the conversations of WhatsApp they remain encrypted despite these new usage policies. Previously, the user could determine whether or not to share their information, but with these new conditions, it is already mandatory. This also applies to Facebook Messenger.

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Rodolfo Léon

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