WhatsApp says it won't delete accounts that don't accept privacy changes"However, for those that have not yet had a chance to do so, their accounts will not be deleted or lose functionality on May 15."
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WhatsApp says it no longer plans to delete the accounts of people who don't accept its new privacy policy.
It had previously said it would with a deadline of May 15.
Instead, it will now provide persistent reminders and users may experience limited account functionality.
WhatsApp has today confirmed that it no longer plans to delete the accounts of users who don't accept its controversial new privacy policy by May 15.
"We've spent the last several months providing more information about our update to users around the world," a WhatsApp spokesperson told iMore, "In that time, the majority of people who have received it have accepted the update and WhatsApp continues to grow. However, for those that have not yet had a chance to do so, their accounts will not be deleted or lose functionality on May 15. We'll continue to provide r...
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WhatsApp says it won't delete accounts that don't accept privacy changes
