Encrypted chats: All messages including calls, texts, photos, videos, voice messages, documents, and status updates to friends and family are only shared between the sender and recipient. Messages are encrypted to prevent WhatsApp and third parties from reading them.
Two-Step Verification: This feature adds more security to your account. When you have two-step verification enabled for your WhatsApp, it asks you to create a six-digit passcode, which means now no one can use your WhatsApp, even if they seized your SIM card and verification code.
Lock your WhatsApp with Touch ID, Face ID or Fingerprint lock: WhatsApp offers users the ability to add another layer of security to their accounts with Touch ID and Face ID for iPhone and Fingerprint lock for Android.
Disappearing Messages: The new WhatsApp Disappearing Messages feature allows users to set a default timer for messages to delete themselves. This timer can be set to 24 hours, 7 days, or 90 days. Users can use the feature in personal and group chats.
View Once: The 'View Once' feature allows photos and videos to disappear from the chat after opening them, giving users more control over their privacy.
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End-to-end encrypted backup: WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryption on message backupEnd-to-end encryption on backups means media and messages stored on Google Drive or iCloud now will be encrypted with a unique and completely random encryption key. Users can also choose to have a password
Block and report: WhatsApp provides an easy way for users to block accounts and send reports to WhatsApp if they encounter problematic messages. Additionally, users have the option to keep reported messages on their phone if they want to share them with fact checkers or law enforcement officials.
Group Privacy Settings: WhatsApp's privacy settings and invitation system help users decide who can add them to groups. This significant change increases user privacy and prevents people from being added to groups that are not desired.
In addition, WhatsApp regularly publishes its monthly report in India in accordance with the 2021 IT Rules. The reports detail user complaints received and corresponding actions taken by WhatsApp, as well as WhatsApp's own preventive actions to combat abuse on the platform. According to the company's latest compliance report, WhatsApp banned 1.75 million accounts in the month of November 2021 alone.