On 6 January 2021, WhatsApp took its two billion-plus users by surprise by issuing new terms and privacy policy. The policy appeared when users fired up the app, leaving them with two options – accept or leave the app by 8 February. It’s safe to say that the ultimatum left people miffed.
The key updates mentioned on the app’s pop-up were:
WhatsApp’s services and how the company processes user data
How businesses can use Facebook-hosted services to store and manage their WhatsApp chats
How WhatsApp partners Facebook to offer integrations across Facebook Company products.
These points drove users to frenziedly download alternate messaging apps like Signal and Telegram, tou
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