2021 WhatsApp privacy policy updates: Difference between revisions
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Initial reports and social media discussions led to some misinformation, with some users incorrectly believing WhatsApp would be able to read their private messages. | Initial reports and social media discussions led to some misinformation, with some users incorrectly believing WhatsApp would be able to read their private messages. | ||
The privacy policy update led to a significant surge in downloads and usage of alternative messaging platforms.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nicas |first=Jack |last2=Isaac |first2=Mike |last3=Frenkel |first3=Sheera |date=13 Jan 2021 |title=Millions Flock to Telegram and Signal as Fears Grow Over Big Tech |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/13/technology/telegram-signal-apps-big-tech.html |archive-url=https://archive.ph/iIOmC |archive-date=14 | The privacy policy update led to a significant surge in downloads and usage of alternative messaging platforms.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nicas |first=Jack |last2=Isaac |first2=Mike |last3=Frenkel |first3=Sheera |date=13 Jan 2021 |title=Millions Flock to Telegram and Signal as Fears Grow Over Big Tech |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/13/technology/telegram-signal-apps-big-tech.html |archive-url=https://archive.ph/iIOmC |archive-date=14 Jan 2021 |access-date=3 Jan 2026 |work=The New York Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Vengattil |first=Munsif |last2=Mathews |first2=Eva |date=13 Jan 2021 |title=Signal sees "unprecedented" growth after WhatsApp controversy |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/technology/signal-sees-unprecedented-growth-after-whatsapp-controversy-idUSKBN29I279/ |archive-url=https://archive.ph/ockvZ |archive-date=3 Jan 2026 |access-date=3 Jan 2026 |work=Reuters}}</ref> | ||
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