Along with the media, Telegram has included the ability to transfer chats from any social networking app.

Many users have turned to alternatives such as Telegram and Signal as WhatsApp's new privacy policy has sparked debate and government action. Despite the fact that WhatsApp has stated that it will not stop working for users who do not instantly accept the new privacy policy, the messaging software is still being chastised by authorities. If you are concerned about the new terms of service and have already switched to another app, you can transfer your WhatsApp messages to Telegram by following the instructions below:

- Launch WhatsApp.

— In WhatsApp, select the chat that you want to relocate.

— Click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner.

— Tap Export Chat, then choose Telegram from the Share option.

— Users will be prompted to choose whether they want to restore the chats with or without media. You can choose the solution that best suits your needs.

Similarly, users on iOS can relocate a WhatsApp chat by following the instructions below:

- Launch WhatsApp.

— Choose which chats should be moved.

— Launch WhatsApp and Go to the Contact Info or Group Info screen. — Select Export Chat.

— From the Share menu, select Telegram.

Telegram stated that messages and media do not take up extra space. Users can free up additional storage space by navigating to Settings > Data and Storage > Storage Usage. However, Telegram users should be aware that chats are not encrypted by default, and users must enable a secret discussion in order for communications to be encrypted.

By sending a link, Signal users can export WhatsApp group contacts. Here's how you can go about it:

— Launch the Signal app.

— Click the three dots in the upper right corner.

— On the app, create a group.

— Give your newly formed group a name.

— Add the people you want to the Signal group conversation.

— Navigate to the new Signal group.

—Click on the three dots in the upper right corner.

— Go to Settings and then click on the Group link.

— Enable the Group connection by turning it on and selecting the Share option.

— Navigate to the WhatsApp group chat and paste the group URL.

Users on Signal can rotate or disable links at any moment. Users can also change the settings that require group admin permission before new members can join.

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The Facebook-owned platform previously said it had been the victim of misinformation around the change. But WhatsApp now says it has reflected on how it could have explained the changes better. The phrasing of the warning in the initial push led to widespread fears that it was going to share large amounts of WhatsApp data with Facebook. In reality, very little had changed in that area. Almost all users had previously accepted the type of data sharing involved. As part of its second attempt to convince users, WhatsApp will begin displaying a banner alert within the app in the coming weeks. It encourages users to learn more about the update and what is - and is not - changing. Messages informing users of the update will also be displayed in the Status section of the app. The new terms are scheduled to come into effect on 15 May.

 

WhatsApp says the data it shares with its parent company does not include messages, groups, or call logs. Instead, it says the new terms focus on changes to allow users to message businesses.  WhatsApp already shares information with Facebook, such as your IP address and information about your phone, as well as purchases made via the platform.  However, this does not apply in Europe and the UK, where different privacy laws exist.  But privacy experts mention the saga highlights how unaware users are of how their data is being used. In its attempts to demonstrate that it is not doing anything wrong, Whatsapp has in turn unwittingly found out that it is actually storing massive volumes of data for Facebook. That vindicates those who decided to leave Whatsapp, he said.  "The biggest takeaway from all of this is that Whatsapp was already harvesting device level identifiers, IP addresses, and purchase info on behalf of Facebook - and that until recent media attention, the general public was largely unaware."

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Whatsapp was focusing on what they could do differently here. They want you to know their experience of defending end-to-end encryption and believe that they are committed to protecting people's privacy and protection. They're still trying to do a lot better to be transparent on developments in the future. In January, government officials in India ordered the networking giant to withdraw the proposed reforms. 

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WhatsApp has recently implemented its most recent privacy policy with a revised access agreement that includes a proposal to exchange more user data with parent company Facebook.

The deadline for WhatsApp users to approve a revised privacy policy is May 15. The policy, which was first communicated to users in early 2021, sparked a lot of debate. This time, however, WhatsApp has stated that while acceptance of the policy is not needed, users who refuse to implement it will lose access to some of WhatsApp's most popular features. In other words, WhatsApp is once again asking its users to embrace it or face the consequences.

Early in January, WhatsApp users were asked to approve the latest "Updated Terms and Privacy Policy" via an in-app notification. Then came the backlash from consumers.

Users, in particular, took issue with one aspect of WhatsApp's new privacy policy: the firmness with which the company pressured users to embrace it. Users must embrace the policy or they will lose access to the app and will no longer be able to use WhatsApp, according to the statement.

According to Facebook and WhatsApp, the new privacy policy was necessary because WhatsApp needed to share some information with Facebook in order to implement e-commerce features in the app. It was also necessary for the app to improve the functionality of the business accounts. It was all for the good of consumers, according to the company. It claimed that the new privacy policy's improvements in data sharing with Facebook only affected business accounts and the chats users would have with those accounts.

The majority of users, however, were not persuaded. They were alarmed to learn that WhatsApp will be sharing more data with Facebook. They were also irritated by WhatsApp's insistence that they adopt the policy or risk losing access to the app.

As a result, a deadlock was reached. The deadline for the revised privacy policy has been moved back to May 15. It also vowed to conduct a more thorough review of its privacy policies for users.

The deadline of May 15 is rapidly approaching. Unlike the last time, WhatsApp has changed its strategy. No one will lose access to the app if they refuse to accept the new privacy terms, according to the company. They would only lose access to a few — Significant — features instead.

In some ways, it's almost the same thing. WhatsApp's goal remains the same, and the company recognizes that by limiting functionality, it is effectively pressuring users to follow the new privacy policy. In other words, it seems to be extortion.

And it seems that way, because if users can use the same functionality now even if they haven't approved the new privacy policy, the cap WhatsApp will impose on the app after May 15 will be artificial.

Features that won't work after May 15

WhatsApp recently updated its FAQ page to explain what will happen on May 15 if users do not agree to the current terms and privacy policy. The first line on the FAQ page states, "No one's account will be removed or their WhatsApp features will be lost as a result of this update on May 15."

After May 15, users still have time to approve the updates, according to WhatsApp. That means the messaging platform will continue to display a constant reminder on the app, and users will soon see restricted features before they embrace the new terms.

In addition to restricted features, the WhatsApp FAQ page states that users will not be able to access their chat list until a later date, but they will be able to address incoming voice and video calls. When users who have not approved the new policy open WhatsApp, a persistent alert will appear. Users who have notifications allowed, however, can tap on them to read or respond to a message or call back a missed phone or video call, according to the company.

"You won't be able to accept incoming calls or updates after a few weeks of minimal functionality, and WhatsApp will avoid sending messages and calls to your phone," the company adds.

In other words, even though you keep your WhatsApp account, you won't be able to do anything about it if you don't agree to the new privacy policy. In other words, WhatsApp is sending out the same message: Accept our policy or find another choice.

This is a serious issue. There are two explanations for this. One, even though WhatsApp claims that its new policy only applies to business accounts, users who refuse to follow it lose access to not only business chats and business account features in the app, but also personal chats and other features.

Why can't WhatsApp let people who just use WhatsApp for personal contact have the old privacy policy if it really cares about their convenience? It could easily do so and inform users that they must support the new privacy policy in order to access business chats and e-commerce features. Otherwise, you'll be limited to using the software for private contact. WhatsApp, on the other hand, isn't saying that.

Second, the new policy would not apply to users in a variety of other countries where privacy rules are strict and governments often protect users' interests.

It goes without saying that WhatsApp is a private service. It owes no obligations to users other than those mandated by statute. It is, however, a service that is used by over a billion people worldwide. As a result, it isn't yet another app. Since it is a part of life, anything it does will be scrutinized by the public, which smaller apps will be able to stop or get away with.

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According to WhatsApp, the traceability requirements in the Centre's new intermediary rules include criminal penalties for noncompliance. This means that new IT rules not only force it to break end-to-end encryption, which was designed to help users maintain privacy on the platform, but also make it easy to charge platforms in the country for non-compliance.

WhatsApp and the Government of India are once again at odds over the issue of traceability, which first surfaced in 2019. The Centre's new intermediary rules have brought the two parties to court this time. WhatsApp filed a legal complaint against the Centre on Tuesday in New Delhi, claiming that the new rules violate privacy rights by requiring the platform to break end-to-end encryption.

The earlier published IT rules give law enforcement agencies the authority to require platforms to trace the "first originator" of any message. End-to-end encryption is used by WhatsApp, and the new rules may force the messaging platform to break the encryption.

Apart from requiring traceability, the new IT rules published earlier this year threaten criminal penalties for platforms such as WhatsApp that fail to comply. The messaging platform tells India Today Tech that it had no choice but to seek the advice of the courts.

WhatsApp also provides examples of similar cases in which it has consistently opposed legal action that would force end-to-end encryption to be broken. In Brazil, the messaging platform is currently facing a similar issue, which is being heard by the Supreme Court of Brazil.

For those who are unaware, this is not the first time the Centre and WhatsApp have discussed traceability.

What exactly is end-to-end encryption?

Let us first define end-to-end encryption in the context of a platform like WhatsApp. The feature was created to ensure that a person sending a message to another person's message is not read by any third party, including the platform, in this case, WhatsApp. In other words, if you send a private message to a contact on the messaging platform, not even WhatsApp knows what it is.

WhatsApp first introduced end-to-end encryption on its messaging platform in 2016, and it has since expanded to include calls, messages, photos, videos, and even voice notes. The feature ensures that no one, including WhatsApp, reads messages sent to the intended recipient.

The new Intermediary Rules require WhatsApp to do the exact opposite of end-to-end encryption, which means that messages must be open to reveal who sent what to whom.

To be more specific, the Centre wants platforms to collect and store who said what and who shared what for messages exchanged on the platform each day. Because the messaging platform must store all user data, this opens the door to hacking attempts on user data.

Why can't traceability always find the original sender of a message?

WhatsApp emphasizes to India Today Tech that traceability will necessitate platforms collecting more data than they need solely for the purpose of turning it over to law enforcement agencies.

The company also discusses how traceability does not guarantee locating the originator of a specific message.

It correctly states that users of messaging platforms frequently see content on websites or social media platforms and then copy and paste it into chats. This means it would be impossible to understand the context in which it was first shared.

WhatsApp goes on to say that traceability cannot be imposed in any way that cannot be spoofed or altered. According to the platform, this could lead to new ways for users on the platform to be framed for things they did not say or do.

More importantly, if WhatsApp is required to collect such large amounts of user data, it becomes inherently less secure by opening up more avenues for hacking. Because the massive user data must be saved somewhere, the traceability also creates a situation in which the user data can be hacked.

The implementation of traceability for users on any platform will mean that the privacy and security of user data will fall short of current standards. End-to-end encryption has long been a benefit of WhatsApp that few other messaging apps can match. The Centre must recognize that mandating traceability undermines security features critical to individual privacy and cybersecurity.

Notably, many expert groups around the world have spoken out strongly against a traceability feature that is fundamentally incompatible with end-to-end encryption.

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