WhatsApp Status Update To Show Commitment To Maintain User Privacy

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JAKARTA - Many WhatsApp users were surprised by the status update from the messaging platform. In that status, WhatsApp ensures their commitment to safeguarding user privacy and information in the latest version which will be rolled out soon.

Some netizens are confused by the sudden appearance of Whatsapp on their status. But predictably, WhatsApp's motive for rolling out the status so that users can read it is solely to calm them down regarding the new privacy rules that have recently become controversial.

"One thing that is not new is our commitment to your privacy. WhatsApp cannot hear your private conversations because they are end to end encrypted," WhatsApp explained.

Whatever you share on WhatsApp, stays between you. That's because your personal messages are protected by end-to-end encryption and that will never change. pic.twitter.com/3Umwq4wTpP

- WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) January 25, 2021

Furthermore, the instant messaging service said they could not read or listen to users' personal conversations. Because, the conversation was encrypted.

This new Whatsapp status immediately invited netizens' funny comments and made Whatsapp occupy a topic that is currently being discussed. Not a few are nosy and comment on WhatsApp's commitment.

#WhatsApp Ye doi want heavy commitment bund pic.twitter.com/zOVEfxZ38t

- Waiting for cheol selca (@dltmakk) January 29, 2021

Previously, WhatsApp was indeed confused by the controversy over the new privacy rules it was trying to implement. Because of this, millions of users have moved to competing services, especially Telegram and Signal.

#WhatsApp is now on WhatsApp status, I thought my phone malfunctioned when I saw it 🙈🙈 # WhatsApp pic.twitter.com/wdIGaYkdji

- omowadamilola (@omowadamilola) January 27, 2021

WhatsApp also tries hard so that its users don't leave it. One way is to advertise on a large scale in the mass media until the bosses come down the mountain to provide explanations.

WhatsApp also pulled an emergency brake to delay implementation of the new policy. His party will re-evaluate the regulation until the next 3 months or until May 15, 2021.