WhatsApp data

Planning to buy an iPhone? Here's how to backup your WhatsApp chats

 If you're switching phones or changing your WhatsApp number, you'll need a backup of your WhatsApp data if you want to be able to transfer your WhatsApp chats or media files after switching phones.

Feb 15, 2022, 16:59 PM IST

WhatsApp Tips: Here’s how to change WhatsApp number without losing chats

Readers should keep in mind that the feature only works while the new number is in use.

Dec 20, 2021, 22:43 PM IST

Can a WhatsApp account be deleted after 45 or 120 days of inactivity?

If you open the Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) section, WhatsApp has clearly mentioned that to maintain security, limit data retention, and protect the privacy of our users, WhatsApp accounts are generally deleted after 120 days of inactivity.

Jun 04, 2021, 17:27 PM IST

Govt pro-actively looking for action on WhatsApp privacy rules issue: MeitY

WhatsApp had faced severe backlash over user concerns that data was being shared with parent company Facebook. She said that in 2020, the country's cybersecurity watchdog Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) had reported that there were 3 lakh cyber incidents only in digital banking which is a two-fold increase from 2018.

May 14, 2021, 20:28 PM IST

Big update! WhatsApp scraps May 15 deadline for accepting privacy policy terms

In January this year, WhatsApp had informed users about the changes in its terms of service and public policy through an in-app notification. Users were initially given time till February 8 to agree to the new terms in order to continue using the platform.

May 07, 2021, 18:14 PM IST

Uncertainty prevails as government yet to take a call on WhatsApp's new privacy policy

The messaging app had faced a volley of questions last month from the Centre after it informed users that it was updating its privacy policy under which it could share limited user data with Facebook and its group firms.WhatsApp had earlier said it has duly conveyed to the government of India that it remains committed to the protection of privacy of personal conversations across the country.

Mar 02, 2021, 13:08 PM IST

Planning to delete your WhatsApp account? Here’s how to download all the data

When you delete a WhatsApp account, all the photos, videos, chats, and other data will be permanently removed from the platform.  Over the years, WhatsApp has revealed several features which include the ability to archive chats, mute groups, and even star important messages.

Feb 26, 2021, 16:40 PM IST

DNA: Nothing is private on WhatsApp!

In this segment of DNA with Sudhir Chaudhary, know that despite the big claims of technology companies, how is your data unsafe and how can you keep it safe?

Sep 28, 2020, 22:34 PM IST

Facebook to move WhatsApp data from IBM Cloud

WhatsApp has been one of IBM`s top five public cloud customers in terms of revenue and was at one point spending $2 million a month with IBM.

Jun 08, 2017, 13:34 PM IST