WhatsApp started rolling out in-app notifications to Android and iOS users revealing an update in its Terms of Service and privacy policy. The notification informed users of an update in the way user data is handled by the platform, how businesses can use Facebook hosted services to store and manage, and the company partners with Facebook to offer integrations across the Facebook Company Product. It further alerted users that they need to agree to the new terms and policy by 8 February 2021 in order to continue using the application.
DNA decided to run a poll asking their readers whether the new messaging app’s latest update will encroach upon the privacy of the users and if they will accept the policy.
#DNAPoll | WhatsApp’s latest policy update is encroach on the privacy of users? Will you accept it?#WhatsappNewPolicy #WhatsAppPrivacyPolicy
— DNA (@dna) January 8, 2021
A whopping 61.3 per cent of DNA readers gave thumbs down to the new Whatsapp policy saying…