To the surprise – and chagrin – many, WhatsApp reported this week that will begin to share with Facebook data from its 1,000 million monthly users as part of its strategy to open up the service to business accounts and businesses.
For some, this might not be a problem, but for many others it represents an attack on your privacy online. While WhatsApp said messages, photos and profile data are not going to share with Facebook, what we give is the phone number and analytical information.
What information will WhatsApp to Facebook and what
In addition to the telephone number and analytical information, other data that give WhatsApp Facebook. According to a list provided by WhatsApp site Gizmodo, these are the data that the app messaging will share with Facebook:
- Operating System
- Screen Resolution
- mobile Operator
- A device identifier
- How often the user opens the app
Gizmodo says that already know the system operating and screen resolution, Facebook can determine what type of phone has the user and even allows Facebook to know the preferences of the user (if you like iPhone, BlackBerry, Android or another platform). You can also determine the range of income which is based on the phone and the operator that the user uses – for example, says Gizmodo, users with plans with Verizon and AT & T tend to have higher incomes than those using T-Mobile or Sprint.
Facebook wants to get the user information because, as the social network ahead in 2015, WhatsApp will open its doors to business accounts, from which companies can contact their consumers. This is a way in which Facebook will try to monetize users WhatsApp, app he bought for US $ 19.000 million.
How to prevent WhatsApp share your data with Facebook
Now that you know why Facebook wants your data WhatsApp’s how to prevent this from happening
Scenario 1:.
WhatsApp will show you a notification informing notification of new changes (left) to the bottom section where WhatsApp informs you that give your data to appear Facebook – not marques that box and click OK
If you have not yet you notice that WhatsApp has new terms and conditions, you soon will
the notice (see picture) you mentioned the new changes in policies WhatsApp, slide to the side below the document until you see a legend that says. “Sharing my account information WhatsApp with Facebook to improve Facebook advertising and product experiences” Uncheck that box and then click OK
<. h4> Scenario 2: Uncheck the last box and ready, welcome home again, Privacy! 
If as half the world did not read anything and just did OK, chances are you’re already sharing your data WhatsApp with Facebook. But you still have a solution.
After accepting the terms of WhatsApp and clicked OK, you have 30 days to change your mind and prevent WhatsApp continue giving your data. For that, inside your application, go to Settings & gt; Account & gt; and uncheck Share my account data.
These options are coming gradually to users. If you do not see the option to disable sharing your data, or you have not seen the message of policy changes, have patience you will soon come.
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