Article 5SR5V WhatsApp criticised for plan to let messages disappear after 24 hours

WhatsApp criticised for plan to let messages disappear after 24 hours

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Dan Milmo Global technology editor
from World news | The Guardian on (#5SR5V)

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WhatsApp users are to be given the option to have their messages disappear after 24 hours, a change that drew immediate criticism from children's charities.

In a blog post announcing the change, WhatsApp, which has 2 billion users, said its mission was to connect the world privately".

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