Data in Video Calls: Participant Information
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 6:57 am
During video calls, WhatsApp processes data related to the participants involved. This includes the identities of the individuals on the call and the call's duration. While the video content remains end-to-end encrypted, this metadata ensures proper connection routing and billing (if applicable). This data supports the functional operation of multi-party video communication.
Data for Status Viewer Privacy
WhatsApp's Status feature includes viewer privacy data. You can set your status updates to be visible to "My contacts," "My contacts except...", or "Only share with...". WhatsApp stores these whatsapp data preferences as data, enforcing your choices about who sees your ephemeral content. This granular control allows you to tailor your audience for your daily updates.
Data for QR Code Group Invites
When a group admin generates a QR code for a group invite, the data embedded in that code links directly to the specific group. When someone scans it, their device processes this link data to offer to join the group. This mechanism simplifies group entry, and the data within the QR code facilitates this direct connection without manual searching.
Data for Status Viewer Privacy
WhatsApp's Status feature includes viewer privacy data. You can set your status updates to be visible to "My contacts," "My contacts except...", or "Only share with...". WhatsApp stores these whatsapp data preferences as data, enforcing your choices about who sees your ephemeral content. This granular control allows you to tailor your audience for your daily updates.
Data for QR Code Group Invites
When a group admin generates a QR code for a group invite, the data embedded in that code links directly to the specific group. When someone scans it, their device processes this link data to offer to join the group. This mechanism simplifies group entry, and the data within the QR code facilitates this direct connection without manual searching.