Whatsapp users are at risk of losing access to their accounts under new privacy rules introduced by Facebook.
A pop-up notification on Whatsapp requests users to either agree or reject the new terms by February 8.
The new policy asks users to accept sharing their data with Facebook if they want to continue using the free app. Those who decline by pressing the ‘not now’ button are directed to delete their accounts.
According to reports, the social network wants to join Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram apps into one platform.
On the Whatsapp website, the company made changes to data sharing policies, eliminating the option of allowing users to opt-out of sharing personal information with Facebook for the first 30 days.
They also included a section named “Transactions and Payments Data’ and ‘Location Information’.
Another section clarifies, ‘What information does WhatsApp share with the Facebook Companies?’ explaining that it currently shares certain categories of information with Facebook Companies.
“The information we share with the other Facebook Companies includes your account registration information (such as your phone number), transaction data, service-related information, information on how you interact with others (including businesses) when using our services.
“Mobile device information, your IP address, which may include other information identified in the Privacy Policy section entitled ‘Information We Collect’ or obtained upon notice to you or based on your consent,” Whatsapp states.
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