WhatsApp is changing its privacy policies in anticipation of new features

WhatsApp has updated its privacy policies in preparation for new features.

The updates include the messaging app’s Communities service and how it will interact with wearables such as Facebook’s Ray-Ban glasses.

A spokesperson for the Meta-owned service said, “We’re looking forward to bringing new features to WhatsApp this year and are giving people in the European region more information about how they work in a privacy-protective way.

“These features do not change the way we operate the WhatsApp service, including how we protect your personal information, wherever you are in the world.”

Last year, WhatsApp faced backlash after proceeding with controversial changes to its terms of service despite claiming to have “misinformed” users about the impending changes.

Users were concerned that the update would allow the app to share large amounts of data with Meta and then Facebook, but WhatsApp reassured them by explaining what would be shared.

The app insisted that the information it shares with its parent company does not include messages, groups, or call logs, but the new terms focused on changes that will allow users to message businesses.

Except in the United Kingdom and Europe, where privacy laws differ, WhatsApp already allowed Meta to view a user’s IP address and phone information, as well as purchases made through the platform.

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