When Facebook acquired WhatsApp in 2014 for $19billion, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said: “It would be pretty stupid of us to interfere.” He said this in a bid to assure users that their data would remain private and it will be separated from Facebook.
In 2016, Mark Zuckerberg seems to have forgotten his words as WhatsApp has confirmed it will share users phone numbers with Facebook in order to provide “better friend suggestions more relevant ads”.
The decision to share users phone number with Facebook published on WhatsApp’s blog state:
“Today, we’re updating WhatsApp’s terms and privacy policy for the first time in four years, as part of our plans to test ways for people to communicate with businesses in the months ahead.
“As we announced earlier this year, we want to explore ways for you to communicate with businesses that matter to you too.
“Whether it’s hearing from your bank about a potentially fraudulent transaction, or getting notified by an airline about a delayed flight, many of us get this information elsewhere, including in text messages and phone calls.
“And by connecting your phone number with Facebook’s systems, Facebook can offer better friend suggestions and show you more relevant ads if you have an account with them.”
Anyway in a bid to reassure its one billion users, WhatsApp said: “Our belief in the value of private communications is unshakeable, and we remain committed to giving you the fastest, simplest, and most reliable experience on WhatsApp.
“As always, we look forward to your feedback and thank you for using WhatsApp.”
Anyway, you can opt-out and stop WhatsApp from sharing your data with Facebook by unchecking the small box above the Agree button when asked to accept the revised terms.
In 2016, Mark Zuckerberg seems to have forgotten his words as WhatsApp has confirmed it will share users phone numbers with Facebook in order to provide “better friend suggestions more relevant ads”.
The decision to share users phone number with Facebook published on WhatsApp’s blog state:
“Today, we’re updating WhatsApp’s terms and privacy policy for the first time in four years, as part of our plans to test ways for people to communicate with businesses in the months ahead.
“As we announced earlier this year, we want to explore ways for you to communicate with businesses that matter to you too.
“Whether it’s hearing from your bank about a potentially fraudulent transaction, or getting notified by an airline about a delayed flight, many of us get this information elsewhere, including in text messages and phone calls.
“And by connecting your phone number with Facebook’s systems, Facebook can offer better friend suggestions and show you more relevant ads if you have an account with them.”
Anyway in a bid to reassure its one billion users, WhatsApp said: “Our belief in the value of private communications is unshakeable, and we remain committed to giving you the fastest, simplest, and most reliable experience on WhatsApp.
“As always, we look forward to your feedback and thank you for using WhatsApp.”
Anyway, you can opt-out and stop WhatsApp from sharing your data with Facebook by unchecking the small box above the Agree button when asked to accept the revised terms.
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