WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging app with more than 1.5 billion users worldwide. It has been in the news recently for its alleged data sharing practices with its parent company, Facebook.
The reports surfaced after Facebook bought WhatsApp in 2014 for $19 billion. Since then, WhatsApp has been controlled by Facebook and people have started to wonder if their data is being shared between the two services.
The answer to this question is both yes and no. WhatsApp has promised that it does not share any of its user’s private data with Facebook, but it does share some other data such as usage statistics and device information. This information is used to help improve the services offered by both companies.
WhatsApp also allows users to opt-in to sharing their data with Facebook in order to receive more personalized ads on the platform. This is a feature that can be turned off in the app settings, but it means that if a user chooses to turn it on then their data will be shared with Facebook.
However, WhatsApp has made clear that any conversations or messages sent through the app remain encrypted and are not shared with Facebook or anyone else.
In conclusion, while WhatsApp does share some of its user’s data with Facebook, it does not share any of the private conversations or messages sent through the app. It also allows users to opt-out of sharing their data if they choose to do so.