WhatsApp has said it will not deactivate accounts of those users who have not accepted the new privacy policy rolling out on May 15. Facebook, the owner of WhatsApp said in a statement that no one will have their accounts deleted or lose functionality of WhatsApp on May 15 because of this update.
WhatsApp to restrict features if you refuse Facebook data sharing – bleepingcomputer.com
WhatsApp says that it will not delete or deactivate the accounts of users who oppose its latest privacy policy update that requires sharing data with Facebook companies. The company backtracks on a previous decision that gave its users a harsh ultimatum to accept sharing their data with Facebook if they want to continue using their account or, as an alternative, to delete their accounts.
Link: WhatsApp to restrict features if you refuse Facebook data sharing
via www.bleepingcomputer.com
