The update will allow users to access Facebook ads from Whatsapp
Irish Whatsapp users will be cut off from the instant messaging service, unless they agree to a controversial privacy policy update.
The update will allow users to access Facebook ads from Whatsapp - which many fear is a backdoor to data sharing between the two sites.
Technology Correspondent for the Irish Independent Adrian Weckler says people will be blocked from the app on a phased basis unless they accept the new terms:
Irish people will be kicked off WhatsApp unless they agree to a controversial new privacy policy update that lets it connect to Facebook businesses.https://t.co/UbKl1u2dRF
— Irish Independent (@Independent_ie) May 13, 2021

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