Big Tech is famous for its nefarious data collection methods. But, for whatever reason, Facebook-owned WhatsApp has flown relatively under the radar.
With 2 billion monthly users, the app is the world’s most popular messenger service. Since it implemented end-to-end encryption in 2016, people mostly trust that the content of their WhatsApp messages is secure – which seems to be true. But that shouldn’t be our only consideration when it comes to choosing a messenger platform.
But WhatsApp also has its flaws. On closer inspection, user privacy and data protection are no longer its priority, and plans to merge it with other Facebook-owned services like Facebook Messenger and Instagram DMs are concerning.
More on the reasons at Six Reasons You Should Delete WhatsApp
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It’s time to choose a more trustworthy messenger service.