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Whatsapp Relaxes Privacy Stance, To Share Phone Numbers With Facebook

Ron Burgundy

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A 3D printed Whatsapp logo is seen in front of a displayed Facebook logo in this illustration takenPopular messaging service WhatsApp said it would start sharing users' phone numbers with parent Facebook Inc , marking a notable shift in its stance on privacy. When Facebook bought WhatsApp in 2014, founder Jan Koum vowed to protect data of its users, saying the deal would not affect its privacy policy. The change in policy, WhatsApp's first since the deal, will allow for more relevant advertisements and friend recommendations on Facebook, according to a WhatsApp blog post.




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