WhatsApp rolls out advanced chat privacy updates

April 23, 2025, 1:20 pm

WhatsApp has unveiled a new Advanced Chat Privacy update designed to block chat exporting and auto-download of media, giving users tighter control over their private conversations. The rollout aims to protect sensitive messages from unwanted misuse, with the company touting enhanced privacy features amid modern data concerns.

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theverge.com / WhatsApp now lets you block people from exporting your entire chat history

WhatsApp is launching a new “Advanced Chat Privacy” feature that aims to prevent people from taking conversations outside the app. When the setting is turned on, you can block others from exporting your chat history and automatically downloading photos and videos sent in the app. The feature...

bleepingcomputer.com / WhatsApp's new Advanced Chat Privacy protects sensitive messages

WhatsApp has introduced a new Advanced Chat Privacy feature to protect sensitive information exchanged in private chats and group conversations. [...]

bgr.com / WhatsApp’s new tool blocks others from exporting chats and training AI with your data

WhatsApp has just unveiled one of its most important features in a while. Starting today, users will see new Advanced Chat Privacy tools. According to … The post WhatsApp’s new tool blocks others from exporting chats and training AI with your data appeared first on BGR.

techcrunch.com / WhatsApp’s latest feature makes your messages even more private

WhatsApp announced on Wednesday it’s launching a new feature that will allow users to add an extra layer of privacy to chats. The new “Advanced Chat Privacy” setting prevents you and the people you’re chatting with from exporting chats and auto-downloading media to their phone. The setting...


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