WhatsApp introduces new privacy measure by blocking profile picture screenshots

• Published date: 13 March 2024
• Author: DR. ITAY GAL
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The ability to photograph profile pictures in Israel has yet to be blocked—however, users who have experienced the block report that it is impossible to undo

Blocking the ability to photograph profile pictures is part of the company's efforts to prevent misuse of profile pictures. Concerns have been expressed in recent years about the misuse of user profile pictures, such as posting them on social networks, sending them on dating apps, or using artificial intelligence technology to create fake situations.

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