WhatsApp's New Advanced Privacy Chats Features
What do they do?
If you thought WhatsApp had already done enough to protect your messages, think again. With its latest update, the platform is doubling down on privacy, giving users even tighter control over how their conversations are shared (or not shared) with the world. Here's what’s new, why it matters, and how you can start using these features right away.
What’s New in WhatsApp Privacy?
The new WhatsApp update introduces advanced chat privacy features that aim to prevent users from exporting and resharing sensitive messages. The most notable addition? Blocking the ability to export or forward chats.
These advanced controls ensure your conversations stay where they belong — between you and the person you're chatting with. No more worrying about someone forwarding your private messages or exporting entire threads without your knowledge.
But there’s more: this update also prevents messages from being used as prompts for Meta AI, which is currently being tested inside WhatsApp. Meta AI allows users to ask questions or generate images based on chats, but with these new privacy settings enabled, private content won’t feed into AI models.
This adds a new layer of control is a major leap forward in WhatsApp privacy settings, especially in an increasingly AI-integrated messaging world.
If you don’t see the features yet, don’t worry — they’re being released in phases and will soon be available globally.
Read more: Typing’s Out, Talking’s In! Meta AI Voice Chats Are Coming To WhatsApp Soon
Why It Makes WhatsApp Safer
By curbing chat exports and reshares, WhatsApp strengthens its end-to-end encryption ethos. It’s not just about locking down your messages — it’s about making sure they can’t walk out the door without your consent. This move complements other features like Chat Lock, View Once media, and Status Privacy Controls, creating a robust ecosystem for privacy-conscious users.
For personal users, it means peace of mind. For professionals using WhatsApp for work, it means better data security. It’s a win-win.
How to Start Using It
To activate or check these WhatsApp new privacy features:
- Update your WhatsApp app via the App Store or Google Play. Look for the latest WhatsApp update download.
- You can enable the feature by tapping on the chat name and then selecting Advanced Chat Privacy.
This is the first version of the feature, and WhatsApp has confirmed that more protections will be added in future updates to further strengthen user privacy.
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