WhatsApp has detailed what will happen to users who do not accept its new privacy policy in a FAQ on its website . From May 15, its functionality will become more limited and users will no longer be able to send or read messages from the app. They will still be able to receive calls and notifications, but this will only be possible for "a short time ". Speak to TechCrunch , the company has confirmed that this period will last a few weeks .
The new privacy policy has been controversial among some users, who are concerned about allowing WhatsApp to share their private messages with its parent company Facebook. However, people-to-person messages on WhatsApp are end-to-end encrypted, so only their recipients can see their content. The new privacy policy concerns messages sent to companies, which may be stored on Facebook servers and whose data may be used for purposes. WhatsApp has shared some personal information, like phone numbers, with Facebook since 2016 .
Youwill be able to receive calls, but not much else
In response to the outcry, WhatsApp announced that it delay the introduction of the new privacy policy, which was originally scheduled to go into effect on February 8. Last week WhatsApp explained how to explain the new privacy policy to its users , in an effort that includes a banner inside the app with its explanation of the new policy.
Facebook-owned messaging says it will not delete any accounts that did not agree to the new terms on May 15 and that users will still be able to agree to the new privacy policy after that date. However, it warns that it usually deletes accounts after being inactive for 120 days.
