The messaging service WhatsApp is going to make details about its privacy rules clearer.The move comes after officials in Ireland gave the service a record fine for breaking European Union data privacy rules.The new policy will start on Monday.WhatsApp's privacy policy will be organized in a way that provides more information on the data it collects and how it is used.The company said it is also explaining in more detail how it protects international data for its global service and the legal reasons for processing the data.WhatsApp is owned by Facebook, now named Meta Platforms.With the update, users in Europe will see a notice at the top of their chat list that will take them to the new information.WhatsApp is taking the action after getting a record $267 million fine in September from Ireland's data privacy officials.The fine is for breaking European Union data protection rules on openness about sharing people's information with other Facebook companies.
