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KOMPAS.com – Several WhatsApp users have received notifications requesting approval regarding the new WhatsApp terms and policies that will be released on February 8, 2021.
This notification requires the user to click the consent button.
Otherwise, the user cannot access the application.
The core of the updates delivered by WhatsApp as a notification received by Kompas.com includes information:
- WhatsApp service and how to process data
- How companies use Facebook-hosted services to store and manage WhatsApp chats
- How WhatsApp partners to offer product integration.
Also read: Clarification of WhatsApp on the Policy to share data with Facebook
Regarding this request for approval, several netizens highlighted this.
One of the things that has been highlighted is the concern about sharing user data with Facebook.
Some netizens have even started thinking about switching to other message sharing apps.
“So lazy to open WhatsApp due to yesterday’s policy. So many people have moved to Telegram. I have to move too, right? I swear he does not respect me or why. Fix the best Telegram apps this year. Yu moved yuu “
“WhatsApp policies are horrible too” write account @rasppawrry
“The new policy of WhatsApp has to share data with Facebook, before February 8 … come on friends, come to the line, EHEHE.” write an account @annebuche
WhatsApp clarification
Regarding the existence of this new privacy policy, WhatsApp provides a clarification.
Launching Kompas Tekno Saturday (9/1/2021) WhatsApp explained that it has shared limited data with Facebook in the backend area since 2016.
Also read: WhatsApp’s new privacy policy goes into effect February 8, 2021, should users agree?
Backend of everything related to servers and databases.
This was done to meet the infrastructure needs of the company.
WhatsApp said the latest policy announced in early 2021 did not change the various backend infrastructures.
WhatsApp further emphasized that the new policy update emphasizes WhatsApp Business messaging, which can now use Facebook’s hosting infrastructure for its WhatsApp conversations.
This means that your business account conversations will be stored on Facebook’s servers.
However, users can still choose whether to interact with the business account or not.
WhatsApp also emphasized that the new privacy policy and terms of service still use an end-to-end encryption system, so WhatsApp and Facebook cannot access users’ private conversations.
Also read: How to check if your cell phone can access WhatsApp on January 1, 2021
The Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) on Monday (11/1/2021) called Facebook and WhatsApp for the Asia Pacific region.
Kominfo Minister Johnny Plate said the call was related to the Personal Data Protection Law Plan (PDP Bill).
Johny said that one of the fundamental principles of the PDP bill was the use of personal data that had to be approved by the owner of the data.
Transparent
Quoted from Kompas.com (11/1/2021), the Minister of Communication and Information, Johnny Plate, required WhatsApp to be transparent regarding this new policy.
Johnny asks WhatsApp to reveal what types of personal data are collected, processed by WhatsApp and shared with third parties.
Johnny also asked WhatsApp to provide an explanation to the public about the purpose and basis for the processing of this personal data.
Also read: Kominfo asks WhatsApp to be transparent about collected user data
Furthermore, WhatsApp must also guarantee the responsibility of those who use personal data.
“The mechanisms available for consumers to exercise their rights, including the right to withdraw consent, as well as other rights guaranteed by applicable laws and regulations,” Johnny told Kompas.
Infographic: How to check if your cell phone can access WhatsApp on January 1, 2021
(Source: Kompas.com/Yudha Pratomo, Kevin Rizky Pratama | Editors: Oik Yusuf, Reska K. Nistanto, Reza Wahyudi, Sari Hardiyanto)
