Whatsapp has been a famous platform for many users to communicate in a private environment. In fact, the end to end encryption of WhatsApp had previously made it the most preferred form of an app to be used for private communication.
But recently, the new Whatsapp Privacy policy has stirred up a huge commotion between users wherein they say that they are worried about their privacy issues. They do not want their information to be shared for any purpose on any platform just for a free messenger app.
However, recently, Telegram has taken over again as many users decide to put their trust in it.
What is the new Privacy Policy of WhatsApp?
The new WhatApp privacy policy says that the data of its users will be shared over with Facebook in order to understand User choices. This will take place in a situation where they are going to be interacting with a business.
Users, however, are no comfortable with their data being shared with WhatsApp’s parent company – Facebook.
They do not like the idea of their data being shared around for other purposes. In fact, WhatsApp also said that users have till 8th February in order to go ahead and accept the Privacy policy. If they don’t, their services will be cut and they won’t be able to use WhatsApp anymore.
Telegram takes over.
Telegram is another End to end encrypted messenger app which gives users a trustworthy platform to communicate with each other.
Telegram is an app by Pavel Durov which was started and made in Russia. However, it was banned shortly after because it was not cooperating with companies.
Recently, the ban was lifted again, and the app, not only in Russia but also in many other countries is starting to be used again. In the last 72 hours, over 25 million have registered themselves. This shows that telegram might be the new refuge that people are looking for while shifting from WhatsApp.
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