WhatsApp Update: Messaging App WhatsApp is most commonly used by people around the world for chatting and video calling. Through the messaging app WhatsApp, crores of people talk to their friends and family sitting far away.
WhatsApp is also considered very secure. WhatsApp is once again in the news. This time, the reason is the serious allegations made by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. He has claimed that WhatsApp exports users’ data every night, due to which users’ privacy is in danger.
Musk made this allegation while re-tweeting a Twitter user’s post. This post claimed that WhatsApp collects users’ data at night and analyses it for ad targeting.
These allegations by Musk have worried many users. People are wondering whether their data is really safe on WhatsApp.
This is not the first time Musk has criticised Meta (under which WhatsApp comes). Even before this, he had raised questions about Meta’s advertising policies.
But is there truth in Musk’s allegations?
1. What data does WhatsApp collect?
WhatsApp collects a lot of data about users, including their phone numbers, contact lists, messages, call history, location data, and device information.
WhatsApp exports your user data every night.
Some people still think it is secure. https://t.co/LxDs7t7HSv
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 25, 2024
2. How does WhatsApp use this data?
WhatsApp uses this data in a number of ways, such as: To improve its services: WhatsApp uses your data to improve its services, such as message delivery and spam filtering.
WhatsApp also uses your data to show you relevant advertising.
WhatsApp also uses your data to identify and take action against users who violate its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
3. Does WhatsApp keep users’ data safe?
WhatsApp claims that it takes a number of measures to keep users’ data safe, such as encryption and data security protocols.
4. What can users do?
If you’re concerned about WhatsApp, there are some steps you can take:
You can control how WhatsApp collects and uses your data by going to WhatsApp’s privacy settings.
You can back up your WhatsApp data to Google Drive or iCloud.
If you’re too concerned about WhatsApp, you may want to consider using a different messaging app, such as Signal or Telegram.
