{"id":1185,"date":"2021-01-11T10:04:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T06:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=39845"},"modified":"2021-01-11T10:04:14","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T06:04:14","slug":"a-dubai-residents-meme-on-whatsapps-new-privacy-policy-is-way-too-apt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/muscat\/en\/a-dubai-residents-meme-on-whatsapps-new-privacy-policy-is-way-too-apt\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dubai Resident’s Take On WhatsApp’s ‘New Privacy Policy’ Is Way Too APT! LOL"},"content":{"rendered":"

Both Android and iOS users around the world have received in-app notifications of (Facebook-owned) WhatsApp’s updated terms of service and privacy policy, after which the cross-platform messaging application started trending big-time on Twitter ofcourse.<\/p>\n

Concerned users were disturbed about WhatsApp’s new feature that enables the app to share personal user data with Facebook, reviving the age-old debate of digital privacy on smartphones and social media platforms.<\/p>\n

A Dubai-based resident, Natasha, shared this HILARIOUS meme mocking WhatsApp’s privacy policy and… #facts.<\/h2>\n
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Privacy policies on social media apps have just become a joke tbh\ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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WhatsApps new privacy policy. Enjoy! \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/q70XUE4ptv<\/a><\/p>\n

— Natasha \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea DUBAI Pool (@io_natasha) January 10, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Well, ya basically!<\/h2>\n

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Tweeps are sharing polls asking people if they would opt for an alternative to WhatsApp following the recent updates, however, many retorted saying regardless of the new policy, “it [WhatsApp] will remain the most widely used communication app.”<\/em><\/h2>\n
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Hassan, the new privacy policy will not affect the normal users unless they share "secret" information on regular basis.
Although, @WhatsApp<\/a> has less features but it will remain the most widely used communication app.@telegram<\/a> & @signalapp<\/a> are feature rich but less common.<\/p>\n

— Mehrose Ahmed (@mehroseahmed) January 11, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Poll results proved the same!<\/h2>\n

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Users are considering giving up using the mass communication app altogether, however, this is a problem across all social media apps and not just one<\/h2>\n

From Instagram and Snapchat to TikTok and Google, most if not all established social media platforms have access to user deets at all times. Google even keeps a track of your location history to provide you with accurate searches, suggestions and recommendations depending on your location.<\/p>\n

Also, if you’re looking to avoid sharing your data as much as possible then refrain from using easy account sign-ups. Basically, when signing up for a new app don’t sig up via Google, Facebook or Twitter and create an account via your email.<\/p>\n

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I know a few people determined to leave both WhatsApp and Facebook.
Have to see if they stick to it \ud83d\ude06<\/p>\n

— Rebecca Silverwood (@BeccaSilverwood) January 10, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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