WhatsApp New Rules Sets Users Worried

Social media app WhatsApp on Wednesday uploaded a status on its users’ devices, a move that caught many by surprise with some users expressing concerns over their privacy.

It is reported that with the move, WhatsApp became the number trend on Twitter on Wednesday.

The company explained that it would use its status to show users the latest updates and features on the app.

One of the statuses read; “Whatsapp is now on Status! We’ll let you know about new features and updates here.”

In another status, the chat-app assured users of their privacy.

“One thing that isn’t new is our commitment to privacy.” the next status said. “Whatsapp can’t read or listen to your personal conversations as they are end-to-end encrypted,” it concluded.

WhatsApp launched the status update after its controversial privacy update that reportedly made it lose millions of users to Signal and Telegram.

However, Nigerians on Twitter have reacted to this new WhatsApp status move.

“Dear WhatsApp, if you are going to force yourself as part of the status bar, then let it come with a mute button,” @MNESTIE said.

Another person, @bashy_io, said, “Users: Complain about their increasing Privacy Concerns with WhatsApp.

“WhatsApp: Invades your privacy by joining Status without your consent just to let you know that they care about your privacy. How Genius!”