HIGHLIGHTS
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WhatsApp policy “doesnt affect privacy of messages with friends, family”
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Reiterates WhatsApp can’t see content; private chats end-to-end encrypted
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As per revamped privacy policy, WhatsApp will share data with Facebook
Amid row over reports of WhatsApp users alleging leak of their private messages with family and friends on search engines, the Facebook-owned messaging service has issued yet another clarification.
WhatsApp has said the change in its recently revised policy “does not affect privacy of messages with friends or family”. “Instead, this update includes changes related to messaging a business on WhatsApp”.
It further shared a list of information “NOT shared with Facebook”.
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WhatsApp cannot see your private messages or hear your calls and neither can Facebook.
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WhatsApp does keep logs of who everyone is messaging or calling.
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WhatsApp cannot see your shared location and neither can Facebook.
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WhatsApp does not share your contacts with Facebook.
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WhatsApp groups remains private.
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You can set your messages to disappear.
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You can download your data.
We want to address some rumors and be 100% clear we continue to protect your private messages with end-to-end encryption.
Our privacy policy update does not affect the privacy of your messages with friends or family. Learn more about how we protect your privacy as well as what we do NOT share with Facebook here: https://t.co/VzAnxFR7NQ
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) January 12, 2021