AndroidTutor2018- You may have heard the news yesterday that Facebook wants to use data taken from WhatsApp. It may come as no surprise that Facebook is taking such action, but is there something you can do if you don't want your data shared? Yes, there is. Here's how to opt out of WhatsApp's data sharing.
WhatsApp tips and tricks
WhatsApp update: latest news
If you want to know exactly what's happening with regards to the WhatsApp policy changes – and why – you can read our original story from yesterday.
You can also view the WhatsApp's announcement and it's new policy at the links.
How to opt out of WhatsApp data sharing
Firstly, if you encounter the new terms and conditions the next time you launch WhatsApp, you can simply uncheck the "Share my WhatsApp account information with Facebook" box to prevent the sharing of this data. Unticking the box warns you that your targeted ads experience won't be improved, but if you're okay with this, leave the box unticked and hit agree.
Simply untick the box at the Privacy Policy prompt when it appears. / © AndroidPIT
If you have already agreed to the T&Cs, fear not, you also have a thirty-day window to retract that decision. Open the WhatsApp app and go to Settings > Account > Share my account info and untick the box. Once again, it appears you only have 30 days to do this, so act fast if you don't want your data to be shared.
Please note that, while this will stop your account information being used to improve these ad services, other user data is still shared between WhatsApp and Facebook. Currently, if you want to use both services, this is unavoidable.
Are you going to opt out of WhatsApp's data sharing with Facebook? Let us know in the comments.
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1 jim smith 8 months ago Link to comment
Just keep your mobile data turned off on your phone unless you need to use it!
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1 Aliante Chery 11 months ago Link to comment
I, not only opted out of data sharing, deleted my Facebook account which I understand will take 90 days to go in effect.
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2 precious ok Aug 28, 2016 Link to comment
But they also made it available to deactivate it from the notification pop up
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4 Opeyemi Rasaq Aug 28, 2016 Link to comment
For those that do not see button to unchecked after tapping agree initially, kindly update your WhatsApp.
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17 Jerry's W. Aug 28, 2016 Link to comment
I did that too. Downloaded latest version App from WhatsApp website. Still no but to there......
:-(
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2 Rui Aug 27, 2016 Link to comment
I deleted Whatsapp. Viber is my option.
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8 Mukesh Jat Aug 27, 2016 Link to comment
telegram is my option,
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20 Parvind Chahal Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
for common man these things does not matter.....it is just a hot topic for tech geek sites.....dont worry guys n enjoy.
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17 Jerry's W. Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
no way only for tech geeks. I can not believe anyone say someting like that unless you do not care about your personal privacy!!
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17 Jerry's W. Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
What if I do not have in MY ACCOUNT a button to share or un_share my data?
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6 Chris Faux Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
The article isn't too late, it tells you what to do if you clicked agree. Read it!
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17 Jerry's W. Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
I did! but still no button to click on as told in the article.....
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7 Ram SIngh Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
Nice post mate.
1 Scott Adam Gordon
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8 Mukesh Jat Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
I have pressed Agree button without reading anything, Same like i always do. :D
This article is too late,
Tip- Please clear your phone's notifications,
1 Scott Adam Gordon
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54 Bastian Siewers Admin Staff Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
As Chris already mentioned, this article explains what to do if you already agreed to the new data sharing :)
2 Nisha PatelMukesh Jat
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31 Scott Adam Gordon Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
"Tip- Please clear your phone's notifications,"
My colleagues ask me to do this all the time! But what's the point, they just come back anyway... :/
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11 Nisha Patel Aug 29, 2016 Link to comment
"Agreed".. I did the same thing you m entioned in the article @Scott and it worked..!!
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WhatsApp tips and tricks
WhatsApp update: latest news
If you want to know exactly what's happening with regards to the WhatsApp policy changes – and why – you can read our original story from yesterday.
You can also view the WhatsApp's announcement and it's new policy at the links.
How to opt out of WhatsApp data sharing
Firstly, if you encounter the new terms and conditions the next time you launch WhatsApp, you can simply uncheck the "Share my WhatsApp account information with Facebook" box to prevent the sharing of this data. Unticking the box warns you that your targeted ads experience won't be improved, but if you're okay with this, leave the box unticked and hit agree.
Simply untick the box at the Privacy Policy prompt when it appears. / © AndroidPIT
If you have already agreed to the T&Cs, fear not, you also have a thirty-day window to retract that decision. Open the WhatsApp app and go to Settings > Account > Share my account info and untick the box. Once again, it appears you only have 30 days to do this, so act fast if you don't want your data to be shared.
Please note that, while this will stop your account information being used to improve these ad services, other user data is still shared between WhatsApp and Facebook. Currently, if you want to use both services, this is unavoidable.
Are you going to opt out of WhatsApp's data sharing with Facebook? Let us know in the comments.
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More from the web
How I Found Motivation by Ditching Earbuds and Embracing DiscomfortZappos
This Site Has Savings to Cluck About - up to 70% OffWayfair
What Supplements Are Best For Strength Training?Bodybuilding.com
We Tried HelloFresh: Here's What HappenedPopdust for HelloFresh
by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links
17 comments
Write a comment!
Write new comment:
SubmitCancel
1 jim smith 8 months ago Link to comment
Just keep your mobile data turned off on your phone unless you need to use it!
0
Reply
1 Aliante Chery 11 months ago Link to comment
I, not only opted out of data sharing, deleted my Facebook account which I understand will take 90 days to go in effect.
0
Reply
2 precious ok Aug 28, 2016 Link to comment
But they also made it available to deactivate it from the notification pop up
0
Reply
4 Opeyemi Rasaq Aug 28, 2016 Link to comment
For those that do not see button to unchecked after tapping agree initially, kindly update your WhatsApp.
1 Scott Adam Gordon
Reply
17 Jerry's W. Aug 28, 2016 Link to comment
I did that too. Downloaded latest version App from WhatsApp website. Still no but to there......
:-(
0
Reply
2 Rui Aug 27, 2016 Link to comment
I deleted Whatsapp. Viber is my option.
0
Reply
8 Mukesh Jat Aug 27, 2016 Link to comment
telegram is my option,
0
Reply
20 Parvind Chahal Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
for common man these things does not matter.....it is just a hot topic for tech geek sites.....dont worry guys n enjoy.
1 Scott Adam Gordon
Reply
17 Jerry's W. Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
no way only for tech geeks. I can not believe anyone say someting like that unless you do not care about your personal privacy!!
0
Reply
17 Jerry's W. Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
What if I do not have in MY ACCOUNT a button to share or un_share my data?
0
Reply
6 Chris Faux Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
The article isn't too late, it tells you what to do if you clicked agree. Read it!
1 Scott Adam Gordon
Reply
17 Jerry's W. Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
I did! but still no button to click on as told in the article.....
0
Reply
7 Ram SIngh Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
Nice post mate.
1 Scott Adam Gordon
Reply
8 Mukesh Jat Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
I have pressed Agree button without reading anything, Same like i always do. :D
This article is too late,
Tip- Please clear your phone's notifications,
1 Scott Adam Gordon
Reply
54 Bastian Siewers Admin Staff Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
As Chris already mentioned, this article explains what to do if you already agreed to the new data sharing :)
2 Nisha PatelMukesh Jat
Reply
31 Scott Adam Gordon Aug 26, 2016 Link to comment
"Tip- Please clear your phone's notifications,"
My colleagues ask me to do this all the time! But what's the point, they just come back anyway... :/
2 Nisha PatelMukesh Jat
Reply
11 Nisha Patel Aug 29, 2016 Link to comment
"Agreed".. I did the same thing you m entioned in the article @Scott and it worked..!!
1 Scott Adam Gordon
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