Everything you need to know about WhatsApp's big privacy update

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"WhatsApp" and "privacy" have a complicated relationship. The app is notoriously end-to-end encrypted, meaning your messages can only be read on your device and the devices you send those messages to. However, the app is also owned by Meta (née Facebook), which is notorious for collecting and abusing user data. Nonetheless, WhatsApp continues to try to improve its overall privacy and security, introducing new features to help users keep their chats, pictures, and online activities secret.

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