EPIC, CDD File FTC Complaint Over WhatsApp Sharing Information With Facebook
The Electronic Privacy Information Center and the Center for Digital Democracy said Monday they filed a complaint with the FTC over WhatsApp's recent announcement it will share some user information, mainly phone numbers, with Facebook, as expected (see 1608250027). "This…
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reversal contradicts WhatsApp’s previous promises to users that their personal information would not be disclosed and would not be used for marketing purposes," said EPIC in a blog post. It said the messaging service's "change in business practices is unlawful and the FTC is obligated to act." WhatsApp said users could choose to not share that information, but several privacy advocates still questioned whether that's true. The service, which is owned by Facebook, didn't comment.