WhatsApp said on Thursday that it will not affect the use of the messaging app if users do not agree to its new privacy policy. Its features will not be less. But she will keep sending reminders to people about the update. WhatsApp said its recent policy update does not change people’s private messages and has already written to the government, assuring that users’ privacy will remain its top priority.
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The Center told the Delhi High Court on Thursday that the messaging platform is forcing users to consent to the new privacy policy. Several notifications are being sent to them to get their consent. A WhatsApp spokesperson said in an emailed statement that they reiterate that they have already responded to the Indian government and assured them that users’ privacy will remain their top priority.
There was a big controversy earlier this year, when WhatsApp said that it would update its terms of service and privacy policy. She told how she processes user data in this and works with Facebook to integrate it into the social media company’s products. The Facebook-owned company has insisted that its controversial privacy policy will not affect how WhatsApp works in the coming weeks.
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Instead, they will remind users about updates from time to time, the spokesperson said. Also, when people choose to use optional features, such as talking to a business that is receiving support from Facebook. The spokesperson further explained that recent updates do not change the privacy of people’s private messages and the purpose of providing additional information about how they want to interact with businesses.
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