WhatsApp Takes Out Full-Page Newspaper Ad To Address Privacy Concerns

WhatsApp Takes Out Full-Page Newspaper Ad To Address Privacy Concerns

WhatsApp is working hard to remedy the privacy concerns that have resulted from the messaging app’s recent policy changes.

Earlier this month, the messaging service asked its 2 billion global users to accept a new privacy policy, which will allow the app to share data with its parent company Facebook.

The changes led to a mass revolt from users, with downloads for alternative messaging apps such as Signal and Telegram soaring.

Facing a PR issue, WhatsApp is now working to alleviate consumer privacy concerns. Earlier this week the company shared a Tweet clarifying the type of user data that will be collected under the changes.

The current backlash is of particular concern for WhatsApp in the Indian market, where around 400 million people use the app.

As a result, WhatsApp has turned to newspaper advertising in the region, purchasing full-page ads in at least 10 English and Hindi newspapers around the country.

“Respect for your privacy is coded into our DNA,” WhatsApp says in one of the ads. It also adds that the change “does not affect the privacy of your messages with your friends and family in any way”.

 




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