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WhatsApp is using Status messages

WhatsApp has started posting Status messages to users about its “commitment to your privacy.” The in-app messages were appearing for users in the US and UK on Saturday, and some users reported seen it. WhatsApp’s version of Snapchat Stories or Twitter Fleets have been appearing in India for a while now.

WhatsApp has faced user privacy concerns surrounding an upcoming privacy policy change and general public distrust surrounding Facebook. The company has scrambled to address these concerns while competitors like Telegram report a huge uptick in new users.

A spokesperson said the company would use Statuses to convey updates directly “going forward,” reiterating the company’s belief there was “misinformation and confusion” surrounding its privacy policy change.

“There’s been a lot of misinformation and confusion around our recent update and we want to help everyone understand the facts behind how WhatsApp protects people’s privacy and security,”

WhatsApp confirmed its plan to use the Status feature to get information out to users, citing ‘a lot of misinformation and confusion’ about the latest update and the platform’s privacy practices. Users will be able to get updates about the topic in WhatsApp’s Status tab.

Users who want more information can head over to the WhatsApp FAQ page where the company talks about the latest privacy policy update. On the page, the company details the information neither it nor Facebook can access, including shared location, personal messages, and voice calls.

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