I new terms of service of WhatsApp they return to the center of attention again. In fact, since May 15, the platform has definitively changed its privacy policy, the same that at the beginning of this 2021 had caused a small popular revolt, leading users to migrate to new shores. Now the messaging service backs off but no, not on the terms of service.
Whatsapp terms of service: no more limitations?
On May 15 it appeared that the ultimatum had expired: Either you accepted the new WhatsApp terms of service or you stopped using the application.
Yet things are gradually changing. Before, the "expiration" date was postponed for some users to June 19 and now it seems that the platform is really rethinking it.
This was stated by a company spokesperson: "In light of the various discussions we are having with the authorities and privacy experts - he explained to The Verge - we want to clarify that we will not limit the functioning of WhatsApp for those who have not yet accepted the update. "
Users will then continue to see a reminder reminding them to accept the new conditions but without preventing access to the app itself. At least for now. To specify it is also the section of the official WhatsApp website dedicated to the FAQ. To the question "What happens after the effective date?" - ie "What happens after the entry into force?" - the answer is the following:
“Considering the majority of users who have seen the update have accepted, we’ll continue to display a notification in WhatsApp providing more information about the update and reminding those who haven’t had a chance to do so to review and accept. We currently have no plans for these reminders to become persistent and to limit the functionality of the app.”
Translated it means:
"Considering that most of the users who have viewed the notice have accepted the new terms, we will continue to show a notification that provides more information about the update and reminds those who have not yet done so to read and accept the new conditions. . For now, we do not plan to make these alerts persistent or limit the functionality of the app. "
"For now" means that things may change in the future but rest assured, total account deletion is not an option. As always specified in the WhatsApp FAQ section, the profile is not deleted in case of non-acceptance of the new terms of service.
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