We often use WhatsApp for messaging and chatting. WhatsApp continues to bring new features and updates for users' privacy. There are many privacy features available on messaging platforms with the help of which it has become impossible to breach your privacy. Here we are telling you about these five amazing privacy features of WhatsApp, which have been released for your personal data and privacy. Let's see the list
Whatsapp lock
First of all, let's talk about app lock. WhatsApp allows users to lock the platform. Users can lock-open the app with the help of fingerprint lock. That means no one can open your WhatsApp without your consent. For this, users have to go to Settings and then enable WhatsApp Lock from the Privacy option.
Chat lock
If you do not want to lock the WhatsApp app but want to lock a chat, then here you also get this facility. That means you can lock a particular chat or group. So that your messages and data will not reach anyone. To lock a chat, you have to go to the profile (whose chat you want to lock). Now from here, you will get the option of chat lock by scrolling to the bottom. Let us tell you that locked chats are visible at the top of the chat section of WhatsApp under the name Locked Chat.
Along with keeping your phone and app safe, your data can also be misused by someone else. In such a situation, if you have to send any important information but you want that it can be seen only once and no one can save it, then you should use the View Once message. With the help of this feature, the other person can see your image only once. Also, this image can neither be saved nor its screenshot can be taken. Now this feature is going to come for voice messages too.
Silent unknown caller
Recently, many cases of scams by unknown callers were reported on WhatsApp. After which the company has introduced the Silent Unknown Caller feature. In this feature, users get the facility to block WhatsApp calls from unknown people and silence them. With the help of this feature, scams can be avoided.
Two-Step Authentication
Two-step authentication is another security feature of WhatsApp. With its help, unauthorized access to WhatsApp can be prevented. In simple words, with the help of two-step authentication, other users cannot access your account nor can your account be logged in without your consent.
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