CA-C-001880
WhatsApp — WhatsApp Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
March 19, 2026
Severity
Changes
+1 sentence added · 1 sentence modified
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Event Summary

WhatsApp updated their WhatsApp Privacy Policy on March 19, 2026. Change detected: 1 sentence(s) added, 1 sentence(s) modified. Document contained 190 sentences after update.

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Governance Analysis

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

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Previous Version
0f56bba4c520822a1fec2b0c150569e77bdb14c65c7c34e5258e65450c007265
April 21, 2026 06:13 UTC
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Current Version
7fe290a9a192a1adca96b0dbbad3802239c9717762c229e46a1a77b1be07784d
March 19, 2026 14:52 UTC
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Change Detected
March 19, 2026 14:52 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
Citation Record
Entity: WhatsApp
Document: WhatsApp Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-001880
Captured: 2026-03-19 14:52:03 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-03-19-whatsapp-whatsapp-privacy-policy-1880/
Accessed: May 15, 2026
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Document
WhatsApp Privacy Policy
Entity
WhatsApp
Captured
March 19, 2026
Source URL
https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
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