WhatsApp users need to accept ‘these terms’ or ‘delete account’

Instant messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly set to update its terms of service in 2021. According to WABetaInfo, the Twitter account that tracks upcoming changes and features in WhatsApp builds, the new terms of service will likely come into effect from February 8. WABetaInfo has shared screenshots of the ‘Terms and Privacy Policy Updates’. These terms reportedly relate to how the world’s most popular messaging app processes user data and will primarily focus on two things. One, how WhatsApp processes your data; two, how businesses can use Facebook hosted services to store and manage their WhatsApp chats. The report claims that by tapping ‘Agree’, users will accept the updated Terms of Service and can continue to use the app. If they don’t agree to the changes, they can delete their WhatsApp account within WhatsApp Settings. WhatsApp usually does not comment on speculated changes. However, the company reportedly confirmed to UK-based website ‘The Independent’ that all users “must agree” to the new terms by February 8, 2021 if they want to continue using the app. According to The Independent report, “A spokesperson for the firm said the changes related to the way businesses will be able to operate on the platform… Read full this story

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