WhatsApp update: You need to accept this request - last day May 15; Check the latest news NOW

After witnessing huge backlash from its users over the 'confusing' privacy policy, Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp recently explained on its website what will happen if users do not accept its updated privacy policy by May 15. WhatsApp has clearly said that the WhatsApp account of users will not be deleted after this date. However, there is a big negative there too -  the functionalities will be limited for these WhatsApp accounts.

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Messaging platform WhatsApp announced an update to its privacy policy in January and forced users to accept it by February 8. The Facebook-owned app previously said that users who do not accept the policy will lose access to their accounts after this date, the BGR India reported. However, the company was forced to extend the deadline to May 15 amid concerns of millions of users that the messaging app is sharing personal data of users with parent company Facebook.

WhatsApp has since been trying to offer users more information on how it collects and shares data and that its new privacy policy only concerns accounts that communicate to business accounts.

WhatsApp recently said it will start to display banner in the coming days to give more information regarding its privacy policy. It will essentially invite users to check out the platform’s privacy policies again.

In a blogpost, WhatsApp said: "We previously encountered a great deal of misinformation about this update, and we continue to work hard to clear up any confusion. As a reminder, we’re building new ways to chat or shop with a business on WhatsApp that are entirely optional. Personal messages will always be end-to-end encrypted, so WhatsApp can’t read or listen to them.

Earlier, WhatsApp also started to give out information on its privacy policy through its Status feature.