- WhatsApp has updated its privacy policy to show how it shares data with Facebook brands.
- Most of the sharing is intended to help with integration and security.
- It also helps to improve the rack systems.
Want to know how WhatsApp shares information with your Facebook brothers? The messaging giant is happy to explain. WhatsApp has updated its privacy policy to include a section explaining how it shares data with other Facebook brands, such as Instagram.
As you can imagine, WhatsApp shares data largely for the sake of convenience and security. It helps to improve your “experiences” with other Facebook services, such as suggesting friends and content, personalizing features and helping you make purchases. You can link your Facebook Pay account to complete transactions, for example, or chat on Portal devices.
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Other tie-ins are more vital. They help promote “protection, security and integrity”, how to deal with abuse and spam. They will also help WhatsApp improve its infrastructure and delivery systems, and help you understand how its services and other Facebook products work.
There are not many details in the new privacy section of WhatsApp, but there is also no shocking revelation. The chat service is describing the functionality that you would probably expect. Still, it’s a reminder that WhatsApp is only part of a larger Facebook ecosystem, and that your data won’t necessarily stay on the service – it’s worth noting, even if your data doesn’t travel far.