Change record
CA-C-001151
WhatsApp Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
March 23, 2026
Effective date
March 23, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Positive
Changes
+1 sentence added

Impact Summary

Low Positive for users
Affected users
Thailand residents

WhatsApp added a single sentence to its Privacy Policy on March 23, 2026, providing Thai residents with a direct reference to learn about their rights under Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act. The policy previously did not include this jurisdiction-specific reference. The change adds a localized disclosure mechanism for Thai users to access information about their data protection rights and how to exercise them.

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What this means for you

The updated policy now includes a direct reference for Thai residents to learn more about their rights under Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act and how to exercise them. This addition provides Thai users with clearer guidance on where to find information about their statutory data protection rights. The change does not modify WhatsApp's substantive data practices or obligations, but instead clarifies how Thai users can access information about their protections.

What you can do

Thai residents can click the provided reference link to learn about their rights under Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act

Key Clauses Affected

Thailand data protection rights disclosure

Added localized reference directing Thai residents to information about their rights and remedies under Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act

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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

✓ Verified
Previous Version
4cb2a88188132ec5579e3a39d96314aaad1d6885dea10563ffd322947afe8d53
March 20, 2026 06:03 UTC
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Current Version
5d89602271049b344ab121135038d9f1876da0d461890caf251a5cd88ccd998d
March 23, 2026 06:07 UTC
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Change Detected
March 23, 2026 06:07 UTC
Analysis Methodology
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Source Document
https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
Citation Record
Entity: WhatsApp
Document: WhatsApp Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-001151
Captured: 2026-03-23 06:07:35 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-03-23-whatsapp-whatsapp-privacy-policy-1151/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

WhatsApp added a single localized disclosure statement directing Thai residents to information about their rights under Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act. This is a minimal jurisdictional compliance measure that adds transparency without changing operational practices. …

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Document Context

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Document
WhatsApp Privacy Policy
Entity
WhatsApp
Captured
March 23, 2026
Source URL
https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
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