WhatsApp: insight into the stored data - so it goes
- Due to a new EU regulation, the users of digital services have the right, in which case personal data request. In this case, not WhatsApp, but the mother is group Facebook the data.
- On the "settings" to go under "Account" go to the "Account Info request". Tap on "request report", is created for the data profile.
- According to Facebook, it can take up to 20 days, until your profile is selected. The process has been completed, you will be informed in the case of WhatsApp and receive a Download Link. The Download is active for 30 days, then it is deleted again.
WhatsApp: Stored data view (image: Screenshot)
When is the new WhatsApp feature?
- The new EU regulation shall enter into force as from 25. May into effect. Thus, the function to inspect the data stored is expected to be no later than that date in the App.
- Previously, only companies were required to disclose the details, the also have a registered office within the EU. The new regulation for all companies in the world.
- In the case of the mother-group-Facebook is a corresponding function has already been available for years. With just a few clicks you can your Facebook data download and see what Facebook is all about, you know.
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