WhatsApp has delayed a privacy policy update that caused confusion and backlash among users over fears it could mean broader data sharing with the messaging app’s owner Facebook.

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The message was visible to users just like any other user on the app. WhatsApp is delaying its controversial new privacy policy update rollout till May amid major backlash and ‘confusion ...

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What’s even more concerning, users do not have the option to opt out of the data collection. If WhatsApp users don’t agree to the new terms by February 8, they’ll lose access to the service.

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However, after facing massive backlash and with millions of users moving to other messaging platforms like Signal and Telegram, WhatsApp decided to defer the changes to May 15.

When Facebook bought WhatsApp for $16 billion back in 2014 its founder Jan Koum promised users that their data would be protected. "We don't know your birthday," he said at the time.