For now there is a way to opt out of WhatsApp and Facebook’s information sharing — but you’ll need to do it soon.
The first option to opt out is given when WhatsApp asks you to agree to its updated terms and conditions. Instead of tapping Agree selected “Read more about the key updates to our Terms and Privacy Policy”.
In here there is a checkbox next to “Share my account info” that refers to the controversial new information sharing between WhatsApp and Facebook. Uncheck this box to remove the permission to do so.
If you have already accepted the new terms without deselecting this box you have 30 days to revoke the permission. In the app go to Settings -> Account -> Share my account info and uncheck the box.
WhatsApp has not sent the updated permissions request to all of its users yet. If you have not been asked to approve the terms then you are currently not affected by the changes.
