WhatsApp users facing possible account suspension: new terms and conditions from April 11

WhatsApp users beware: users may see their account suspended if they do not agree to the messenger service's new terms and conditions, which will be published soon. The popular messenger service is updating its terms of use and privacy policy in Europe.

In order to continue using WhatsApp's services, users must expressly agree to the new regulations by April 11, otherwise their account may be blocked. The updates to the new WhatsApp T&Cs reflect the new EU requirements as part of the 'Digital Markets Act' policy and encompass topics such as guidelines and principles for using WhatsApp, sending messages to third-party providers and the use of channels. Here is the original announcement:

We're updating our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy in response to two new EU regulations, the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act.

• We’re adding more information to our Terms about our guidelines and policies, which describe what is or is not allowed on WhatsApp.
• We’re including details about a new EU requirement that gives you the option to send messages from WhatsApp to supported third-party apps.
• If you choose to use Channels, we’re explaining how we apply the Channels Guidelines, how you can report content and appeal decisions, and how channels are recommended.

We’re also making changes to our international data transfer mechanisms. For users in the European Region, we will rely on the new EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

In addition, WhatsApp will implement a global minimum age requirement for the use of its messenger service along with its new terms and conditions from April 11, 2024. On this date, the minimum age for users will change from 16 to 13. In this regard, WhatsApp points out that the latest changes to the end-to-end encryption of personal messages and calls will not change anything for users.