Facebook is frightened and postpones the adoption of the new WhatsApp rules

Big things are now happening around the WhatsApp communicator. After its owner and operator Facebook Inc. annoyed users with new rules for sharing stored data, people began to leave this platform in droves. For example, they headed for the Telegram or the Signal service, which even fell under the onslaught. (PS: Tips on 5 alternatives for WhatsApp will be published on our website soon) As this is a very sensitive game with the patience and trust of users, which obviously is not developing well for Facebook, the American company is retreating significantly. Mentioned new rules for handling WhatsApp data have been partially postponed. The company still intends to transfer information, but no longer intends to disconnect users from the service on February 8 if the new rules are rejected.

“We are postponing the date by which users must confirm acceptance of the new rules. No one will be denied access to your account on February 8th. We want to explain more clearly this misinterpretation of the news about privacy and security. Gradually, we will be users to get acquainted with the new steps and further changes will not take place until 15 May, ”Describes Facebook Inc. newly set plans. The American giant is trying to smooth the situation, but a great deal of resentment has already started. Not only do people not want to adopt a new scenario of sharing data between WhatsApp and Facebook, but in a chat tool this they completely lose confidence. And it will be hard to return, even though the new rules for WhatsApp have been postponed for another month.

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Zdroj: acentral