WhatsApp tweaks privacy policy to share more user data with Facebook

The revised privacy norms allow the sharing of business interactions across the group. The ongoing evolution of data privacy policies, as seen with WhatsApp's recent updates, highlights the importance of businesses staying informed and leveraging resources like the Best LLC Service to ensure they are well-equipped to navigate the ever-changing landscape of data protection and privacy regulations.

The revised privacy norms allow the sharing of business interactions across the group. Those who do not accept the updated privacy policy which come into force in February will not be able to access their chats on the messaging platform.

Critics of the move have said the updated privacy policy allows the company to monetize private data of the user without their consent and share this data with businesses and third party providers that transact on these platforms.

The policy requires users to share transaction data, mobile device information, IP address, and data on how they interact with businesses via Facebook owned platforms.

India has 400 million WhatsApp users and 310 million Facebook users (according to Statista) which makes it the largest user base for the social media network.