WhatsApp: Share my account info - that is behind it

Since the end of August 2016, WhatsApp has offered you the option "Share my account information with Facebook". We'll show you what's behind it and how you can object to the disclosure of your data.

WhatsApp: Share my account info - what does that mean?

• With the update you have to agree to the new WhatsApp terms of use. It is mainly about the collaboration between WhatsApp and Facebook.
• Your WhatsApp account information is shared with Facebook "to improve my experience with advertising and products on Facebook". In short: Facebook wants your data for advertising purposes.
• Your phone number is mainly stored on Facebook. If you are also logged in to Facebook, you should receive more suitable advertising and better friend suggestions. If you don't use Facebook at all, the company has saved your number anyway.
• However, forwarding your telephone number to Facebook has no direct negative effects. Facebook can target advertising, but the services are not properly linked. However, you also have the option to contradict the whole.

Objection: Do not share my account info on WhatsApp

• If you started WhatsApp for the first time after the update, tap on the arrow symbol in the bottom right corner. Here you can simply deactivate the option to pass on your data.
• If you have already agreed, you can also object later. To do this, open the "Settings" at the top right in the menu (Android) or at the bottom right (iOS).
• In the "Account" category you will now find the "Share my account info" option. If you deactivate the option, it will have disappeared at the next start. If you do not find the option, you have already objected to the disclosure of your data.

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