WhatsApp update will bring this MAJOR change that’s set to cause controversy

WhatsApp update will bring this MAJOR change that’s set to cause controversy

WhatsApp is reportedly launching an update that will come with one change set to cause controversy

WHATSAPP fans will be getting a brand new update soon, which looks set to come with one controversial change.

WhatsApp users will soon be able to download a brand new update, and it will come with one big change that is set to cause controversy.

WhatsApp has had a busy start to 2018.

The Facebook-owned chat app enjoyed record amounts of use at the start of the year, with a staggering 75billion messages sent on New Year’s Eve 2017.

The stats underline how many people use WhatsApp, and even more messages could have been sent if the service didn’t go down for two hours on NYE.

At the start of the year WhatsApp users have also been teased about new features heading to the chat app, including a video call switch button.

It's also been reported that WhatsApp could soon let Instagram users post stories directly into the chat app as a status.

This would surely be a popular change, especially considering the backlash Snapchat has experienced with recent changes to its Snapchat Stories feature.

However, it’s been reported that WhatsApp is planning one change that looks set to cause controversy amongst its huge number of users.

WABetaInfo claims to have got hold of the latest Terms of Service (ToS) for WhatsApp.

And the new ToS highlights that WhatsApp will soon start sharing user data with ‘Facebook companies’, Gadgets360 reported.

The alleged Terms of Service says: “The Facebook Companies (which include WhatsApp) are a group of companies that are owned by Facebook.

“Other Facebook Companies provide services to WhatsApp so that we can operate and provide our Services.”

It adds: “When we share your personal information with other Facebook Companies, it will only be used to provide services to WhatsApp on our behalf in accordance with our instructions and terms or to help ensure the safety, security, and integrity of WhatsApp and other Facebook Company Products.

“Nothing you share on WhatsApp, including your phone number, will be shown on Facebook or any of the Facebook Company Products, unless you choose to show it.”

The alleged new ToS leaked after WhatsApp submitted the latest 2.18.57 version of its app to the Google Play beta programme.

Back in 2016, WhatsApp also changed its Terms of Service, letting Facebook see the phone number people have associated with their WhatsApp account.