WhatsApp has introduced an additional privacy layer called Advanced Chat Privicy, which allows users to block participants from joint content of the conversation in traditional chats and groups.
“This new installation available both in chat and in groups helps to prevent others from taking content outside WhatsApp if you may need additional privacy,” WhatsApp – Note In a statement.
An optional function, if enabled, prevents others from exporting chats, auto -loading carriers to the phone and using messages for artificial intelligence (AI) features. However, it should be noted that users can still do separate screenshots or manually load the media.
Popular messaging service said this feature is “best used” when you join sensitive groups where it is possible that users may not know everyone carefully.
The function, according to WhatsApp, goes to all users who are in the latest WhatsApp version.
The disclosure of information occurs when the European Commission fined Meta 200 million euros (227 million) for violating the Law on Digital Markets (DMA) illegally demanding users select Model “Pay or Consent” And not offering less personalized but equivalent to those who disagree.
“This model does not match DMA because it did not give users the necessary specific choice to select the service that uses less their personal data, but otherwise equivalent to the” personalized advertising “service, the commission – Note.
“The Meta model also did not allow users to exercise their right consent to the combination of their personal data.”
EU observer said he currently evaluates the new version of the free individual ADS model, which Meta launched in November 2024 and “allegedly uses less personal data to display advertisements”.
It is worth noting that a fine of 200 million euros in the period since March 2024, when DMA came into force, and November 2024, that is, the company may threaten additional fines if its new system also does not meet the requirements.
Meta has answers The fines, saying that the commission “tries to interfere with successful American businesses, allowing Chinese and European companies to work according to different standards.”
“And through the unjust restriction of personalized advertising, the European Commission also harms European business and economics,” said Joel Kaplan, Chief Meta CEO.
