Whatsapp are now sharing details and pushing ads

[peweuk]

Whatsapp have apparently changed their terms and conditions to allow them to share phone numbers of users with Facebook, and to allow ads to be sent to users.

They say that you can opt out - see this page https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/general/26000016 - but that option does not appear in my Whatsapp settings.

Does it appear in the settings section of any users out there???

 

[fablis]

Not on mine either.

 

[Tim1954]

Looks like if you don't accept, you can't use the app... Assholes!

 

[fablis]

Which android version is this option showing on?

 

[peweuk]

From the article I understood that you had to accept their new terms but could then opt out of the sharing within 30 days - but the option does not appear in the latest version of whatsapp released on 15th August (the Android version is not relevant as it's the app controlling it).
- that's the issue, as it appears no one has yet had an update from Whatsapp to include it.

 

[fablis]

(the Android version is not relevant as it's the app controlling it).

What do you mean by the android version is not relevant?

 

[peweuk]

What do you mean by the android version is not relevant?

The program (Whatsapp) is the same in all versions of Android, and shows the same information in all versions of Android, and it is the app that should have the option to opt out.

 

[fablis]

I got the option just now and I took option 1.

 

[fablis]

Is there an issue by allowing sharing with Facebook?

 

[peweuk]

Mine has arrived too - I also declined to take part in the sharing

 

[fablis]

Partner thinks it's ok to allow this but like I say I unticked the box to decline the sharing.

Strange though it doesn't show in settings, perhaps on the next application update.

 

[fablis]

Looks like if you don't accept, you can't use the app...

Incorrect.

 

[Loc22]

Partner thinks it's ok to allow this but like I say I unticked the box to decline the sharing.

Strange though it doesn't show in settings, perhaps on the next application update.

It doesn't matter whether you accept or not they will still share your data with Facebook. This was reported in BBC and a few other reputable news portals round the world.

 

[fablis]

If the box is unticked they being WhatsApp under their terms and conditions will not share data with Facebook.

 

[Loc22]

If the box is unticked they being WhatsApp under their terms and conditions will not share data with Facebook.

According to the terms & conditions if you untick the box they will still share some information with Facebook.

 

[fablis]

According to the terms & conditions if you untick the box they will still share some information with Facebook.

Message Deleted.

 

[fablis]

Option 2

After you agree to our updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, you will have an additional 30 days to make this choice by going to*Settings*>*Account*>*Share my account info*in the app. If you do not want your account information shared with Facebook to improve your Facebook ads and products experiences, you can uncheck the box or toggle the control.

 

[Loc22]

Correct but after that WhatsApp will also share your information with Facebook. See the attached report from BBC



Here is another report on this.

 

[fablis]

Cheers bud for this info.