If you remember correctly, WhatsApp agrees to new terms of service in 2021 stipulates that it will share your private data with another Meta social network, Facebook. Following consumer complaints and response from the European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) network, Meta has issued a confusing policy on how this data will be used.
These new conditions put a high risk of being stuck in Europe due to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and it was just that. European Consumer Organization (BEUC) and European Network of Consumer Authorities He had informed WhatsApp that they did not explain the changes in a clear and understandable language.It was a violation of European Union laws.
WhatsApp finally bows to European regulations
After more than a year of waiting, WhatsApp has now agreed to announce changes to EU user agreements and how they might affect their rights. The company has also agreed to prominently demonstrate users’ ability to accept or reject changes, and is committed to ensuring that users can easily turn off pop-up notifications about updates.
WhatsApp also took the opportunity to clarify what it does with your data. The company is responsible for users’ personal data not shared with third parties or other Meta companiesFor advertising purposes, including Facebook.
In the future, the Consumer Protection Collaboration Network will be responsible for keeping WhatsApp’s word by monitoring how the company implements these commitments. In case of breach of these commitments, the platform can be fined up to 4% of its annual turnover. Whether WhatsApp will deliver on its promise remains to be seen in the next few weeks.
