Doha, Qatar: While end-to-end encryption is the foundation to ensure calls and messages on WhatApp are secure, it has recently added more layers of privacy on top including the recently launched Chat Lock to protect sensitive chats behind a password, Disappearing Messages that vanish, screenshot blocking for View Once, and the ability to keep your online presence private.
The latest two new updates to this growing list is: Silence Unknown Callers and Privacy Checkup, which are available to users now.
Silence Unknown Callers is designed to give more privacy and control of incoming calls. It helps to automatically screen out spam, scams, and calls from unknown people for increased protection. These calls will not ring on your phone, but will be visible in your Call list, in case it turns out to be someone important.
Another new addition, Privacy Checkup will help make sure everyone knows about the options of protection on WhatsApp.
This step-by-step feature guides users through important privacy settings to help you choose the right level of protection, all in one place. Selecting ‘Start checkup’ in your Privacy settings will navigate users through multiple privacy layers that strengthen security of messages, calls, and personal information.
WhatApp in its statement added that securing private communications is important because we know people need a safe place to communicate. We’re taking this message around the world in new ways to help communicate why this is so important.
