WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging app, has come under fire from consumers after it introduced a new privacy policy.
Under the policy, Facebook and its affiliates will have access to WhatsApp user data, while the user's account will be deleted if they do not comply with the privacy policy.
WhatsApp's new policy has led to an increase in download rates for alternative messaging apps, including Telegram and Signal.
Now, following public criticism, WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart has tried to explain that users will not be affected by the new policy.
He stated his position in various messages on Twitter.
I've been watching a bunch of discussion this week about the privacy policy update we’re in the process of making @WhatsApp and wanted to share some thoughts.
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"Because of end-to-end encryption, neither we nor Facebook can see your private messages or calls. We are committed to providing this technology and defending it globally," he said.
He tweeted a link to WhatsApp security where it was explained in detail.
"We have updated our policy for transparency and better explains the People to Business Optional features, which we wrote in October, including the commerce features in the WhatsApp," he said. Was added
"Not everyone knows how common WhatsApp messages are for businesses in many countries. In fact, more than 170 million people message a single business account every day, and many want to," he said.
"We compete with others in privacy, which is great for the world. People have to choose how they want to communicate and have confidence that no one else sees them," he said. Maybe, some people, including some governments, don't agree.
Keep in mind that notifications of WhatsApp's new policy have now reached users around the world.
The notification includes key updates that will increase the company's authority over user data and allow businesses to store and manage WhatsApp chats using Facebook's services.
Facebook will be able to connect WhatsApp to its other services.
