Previously, WhatsApp users could be added to groups without their consent. But now WhatsApp announced on Wednesday that it is introducing a new privacy setting to help users decide who can add them to groups.
To enable it, users need to go to settings in their app, then tap Account > Privacy > Groups and select one of three options: “Nobody,” “My Contacts,” or “Everyone.” “Nobody” means users will have to approve joining every group to which they're invited, and “My Contacts” means only users people have in their address book can add them to groups.
Previously, WhatsApp users could be added to groups without their consent. But now WhatsApp announced on Wednesday that it is introducing a new privacy setting to help users decide who can add them to groups.
To enable it, users need to go to settings in their app, then tap Account > Privacy > Groups and select one of three options: “Nobody,” “My Contacts,” or “Everyone.” “Nobody” means users will have to approve joining every group to which they're invited, and “My Contacts” means only users people have in their address book can add them to groups.