WhatsApp updates terms of service: Makes it mandatory to accept new privacy policy

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Users can delay accepting the new changes till Feb 8, after which they will have to accept or lose access to the app. — AFP

Facebook-owned messaging application WhatsApp is all set to update its privacy policy soon. The messaging platform sent its users an in-app notification, letting them know about the upcoming changes in its policies.

Users can delay accepting the new changes till Feb 8, after which they will have to accept or lose access to the app.

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