‘WhatsApp privacy policy changes won’t lead to data sharing with Facebook’

New Delhi | Bengaluru: WhatsApp said a recent privacy policy update will not expand its ability to share data of about 400 million Indian users with parent Facebook, and that it was working to address misinformation.

“We wish to reinforce that this update does not expand our ability to share data with Facebook. Our aim is to provide transparency and new options available to engage with businesses so they can serve their customers and grow,” a WhatsApp spokesperson said.