WhatsApp, the update is close: what to do to continue using the application

Time: 06/Aug By: kenglenn 413 Views

At the beginning of 2021 the Privacy Guarantor focused on a notice spread by WhatsApp to its users, through which he asked all of them to accept the terms of use in order to continue using the messaging app.According to the guarantor, in fact, that message was unclear: for this reason he asked for time to carefully evaluate the privacy issue.

WhatsApp, the update is close: what to do to continue using it

Thus, the deadline within which to accept the new terms of service, initially set for February 8, has been extended until May 15th.There are a few days left to the new highlight and many users wonder what would happen if they do not accept the update.

In reality Whatsapp seems to have decided not to limit access to those who do not accept the new terms of use.It can be seen from what was written by the company in the FAQ area of the official website, in which the question 'what happens on the day of the entry into force?' Is given an explicit response.

WhatsApp, l’aggiornamento è vicino: cosa fare per continuare a usare l’applicazione

“If you do not accept the terms by May 15th - reads - WhatsApp will not eliminate your account.However, you will not have all the features of the application until you accept.For a short period of time, you can still receive calls and notifications, but you will not be able to read or send messages from the application ".

WhatsApp, what the new "service terms" consist of

But what do the new 'service terms' are to be accepted to continue using WhatsApp without limitations?In essence, the app asks in return to users to accept the sharing of information relating to their account with Facebook, which is part of, to receive personalized advertising on the social network created by Mark Zuckerberg.In doing so, the user will be able to communicate with multiple companies via WhatsApp to obtain more immediate feedback than contacts by phone or email.However, these are optional interactions.

WhatsApp also communicates that by May 15, and not beyond, it will be allowed to export the chronology of the chats to Android and the iPhone and download the account report.In addition, of course, to delete the account if you decide not to accept the terms of service and uninstall the application, however losing all the chronology of the chats and the various backups.