WhatsApp brings usernames – what you need to know
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Although the content of your messages is protected by end-to-end encryption, this accompanying data remains relevant to the service. For example, if you sell something via classified ads, are active in clubs or meet new people, you can only share the username.
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Although the content of your messages is protected by end-to-end encryption, this accompanying data remains relevant to the service.
according to Frankfurter Rundschau +1For example, if you sell something via classified ads, are active in clubs or meet new people, you can only share the username.
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