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You can take control of your privacy with WhatsApp’s ‘Privacy Checkup’ feature; Here’s how 

WhatsApp has released two new privacy features to enhance user privacy and account control. Privacy Checkup allows users to manage incoming calls, personal information, chat secrecy, and account security. Users can easily access and update their privacy settings, ensuring a secure and uninterrupted messaging experience.

Two new privacy features that WhatsApp just released are aimed at enhancing user privacy and account control. Users of the second feature, named Privacy Checkup, may use it to handle all privacy settings, while users of the first feature can immediately stop calls from unknown callers.

Users may conveniently and centrally adjust their WhatsApp privacy settings with the help of Privacy Checkup. You can examine their current privacy settings and, if necessary, make appropriate updates by accessing the specific privacy area.

To use the WhatsApp Privacy Checkup:

Go to the Settings menu in WhatsApp after opening it.
Navigate to the Privacy option.
At the top of the screen, click the Privacy Checkup banner.

To make the user experience simpler, Privacy Checkup divides all privacy aspects into four categories:

Who can get in touch with you?

Complete control over incoming calls and texts is given to the user. They may manage Groups, ban particular contacts, and quiet obnoxious callers using this area.

Manage your personal information: 

Users have control over their personal information, including read receipts, last seen status, profile photo visibility, and online status.

Boost the secrecy of your chats:

For improved conversation privacy, this area provides features like a built-in message timeout and the option to enable end-to-end encryption backups.

Boost the security of your account:

Users have access to extra account security features, such as fingerprint lock and two-step verification.

WhatsApp aims to provide users more autonomy and transparency over their communications and personal data by offering these extensive privacy options. Users may ensure their privacy options match their unique needs while taking advantage of a more secure and uninterrupted messaging experience with Privacy Checkup and the call silence function.

Conclusion:

WhatsApp has released two new privacy features to enhance user privacy and account control. Privacy Checkup allows users to manage all privacy settings, while Call Silence allows users to stop calls from unknown callers. Users can access the Privacy Checkup by going to the Settings menu, clicking the Privacy option, and selecting the Privacy Checkup banner. Privacy Checkup divides privacy aspects into four categories: control over incoming calls and texts, personal information, chat secrecy, and account security. These features provide users with more autonomy and transparency over their communications and personal data, ensuring a secure and uninterrupted messaging experience.

Nitin Gohil
Nitin Gohil
A Mumbai-based tech professional with a passion for writing about his field: through his columns and blogs, he loves exploring and sharing insights on the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in technology, designing and integrating marketing communication strategies, client management, and analytics. His favourite quote is, "Let's dive into the fascinating world of tech together."

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