WhatsApp by Meta is among the most used applications when it comes to communicating, sharing images, forwarding videos, and disbursing any kind of information. It has made it easy for people to connect around the world without paying a penny and have a conversation with just a click of a button.
To promote connectivity, it even has a feature to upload statuses using which people share their thoughts, videos, and images with everyone. It is an application for personal use but has found space and requirements in the professional space. It is now used as a blend of private messaging and social media platforms.
However, with several scams running on Whatsapp, and the platform being accused of stealing personal information and keeping an eye on its users, it has a few privacy and safety features that you must know about. It will help you keep your data safe and chats private.
Automatic Security Code
This feature facilitates users to verify that they have established a secure connection with the recipient whom they are starting the conversation with. According to the latest update, the process is called ‘Key Transparency’.
It ensures end-to-end encryption of a conversation or a call. “What it means for you is that when you click on the encryption tab, you’ll be able to verify right away that your personal conversation is secured,” read a blog on WhatsApp.
Account Protection
If you are using a new phone or logging into your WhatsApp account from another device, the platform will double-check to see if it is really you or someone else who is impersonating you.
The platform will ask you to verify your old device to ensure that you are willing to take the next step. It will also allow you to dismiss an unauthorised attempt to use your account on another device.
Silence Unknown Caller
In a Facebook post, Mark Zuckerberg said that WhatsApp users can automatically silence incoming calls from unknown numbers. It is a step further to control your charts and ensure your privacy.
This call will not show on your phone or interrupt your work, but you will be able to see them in the call list. You can enable ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ by visiting the settings.
Disappearing Messages
If you use WhastApp to share confidential information, ‘Disappearing Messages’ can be a great tool to protect your data. If you enable it in a conversation, it will automatically delete the data within 24 hours.
You can now even use it on group chats to ensure that no trace of conversation remains. It prevents any individual from getting their information leaked.
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Lock WhatsApp
Since WhatsApp has allowed people to transfer money, it is crucial to keep the application locked. By visiting ‘Settings’, you can decide the time for which the application will remain open. For example, if you set the timer for 5 minutes, the application will go into standby mode after that. You will be able to open it with either your Face or Touch Id.
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Two-Step Verification
When you start using the application, you begin with two-step verification. It allows you to successfully register your number. If someone else tries to use your account with another, they will have to add a six-digit code that is sent to the registered number. Hence, if a person is not in possession of the registered number, they cannot use WhatsApp (Use WhatsApp On Your Laptop).
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