WhatsApp users should be aware that the company could suspend their accounts if they do not agree to the new terms and conditions that the messenger service plans to release soon. This update affects users in Europe and involves changes to WhatsApp’s terms of use and privacy policy.
WhatsApp New Terms of Service: What Users Need to Do
To keep using WhatsApp’s services, users need to explicitly agree to the new regulations by April 11. Failure to do so may result in WhatsApp blocking their accounts. The updated terms and conditions align with new EU requirements under the ‘Digital Markets Act’ policy. They cover guidelines for using WhatsApp, sending messages to third-party providers, and channel usage.
We’re updating our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy in response to two new EU regulations, the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act.
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- We’re adding more information to our Terms about our guidelines and policies. They describe what is or is not allowed on WhatsApp.
- We’re including details about a new EU requirement that gives you the option to send messages from WhatsApp to supported third-party apps.
- If you choose to use Channels, we’re explaining how we apply the Channels Guidelines, how you can report content and appeal decisions, and how channels are recommended.
We’re also making changes to our international data transfer mechanisms. For users in the European Region, we will rely on the new EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
WhatsApp to Reduce Minimum Age Requirement for Users
In addition, WhatsApp will implement a global minimum age requirement for the use of its messenger service. This will come along with its new terms and conditions from April 11, 2024. On this date, the minimum age for users will change from 16 to 13. In this regard, the messaging app points out that the latest changes to the end-to-end encryption of personal messages and calls will not change anything for users.