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Facebook planned a massive WhatsApp privacy policy change for February 8th that would allow it to collect e-commerce data from WhatsApp users in specific markets. Users started seeing notifications early in 2021 about the imminent change, which made it clear that there was no way to opt-out. The backlash that followed forced Facebook to delay the change to May 15th, with the company giving itself more than three extra months to clarify what the changes mean. Facebook insisted in its explanations that the new privacy policy will not alter the robust end-to-end encryption that protects chats and calls but only impact data related to optional e-commerce activities done through its platforms. But Facebook never really explained why it needs to collect user data and acknowledged that the privacy policy would not impact WhatsApp users in the UK and Europe. The company then gave people time until May 15th to accept the new terms or risk losing access to some WhatsApp functionality.
It all changed late last week when Facebook confirmed it would not delete WhatsApp accounts if the terms aren’t accepted by May 15th. It seemed like a loss for the company at the time, with Facebook seemingly ready to allow people who don’t accept the new terms to use WhatsApp. But it turns out that Facebook is still planning to WhatsApp functionality even if you don't accept the new terms.
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What happens if you don’t accept Facebook’s new WhatsApp privacy policy? originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 10 May 2021 at 15:59:27 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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