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WHATSAPP users have been urged to install the latest update after privacy concerns were raised about personal data being shared with Facebook.

The forthcoming update includes a new privacy feature making it easier for the user to avoid certain contacts or hide information from specific users.

WhatsApp users should install the new update of the app when it is released

Earlier this year WhatsApp faced a backlash after it announced it was making changes to its privacy policy and also stated it would be sharing user data with its parent company Facebook, now known as Meta.

Many users feared that their conversations might also be shared.

The update adds a new option to the last seen privacy setting, according to WABetaInfo.

Before the new update, users had the option to show their status to everyone, their contacts or to no one at all.

It now has an additional 'my contacts except…' option, which lets users specify certain contacts they don't want to see their last seen status.

The feature has been described as a "soft block" as it gives the appearance of the user not being online and so unable to reply to messages, however people will still be able to contact the user.

WhatsApp still has the option to completely block a contact.

The option will also be arriving for the profile photo and about section.

Updates will be rolled out with the WhatsApp beta version 2.21.23.14 and can be accessed via the account privacy settings under each respective option.

However, anyone hiding their last seen status from anyone also won't be able to see their status.

But this won't apply to either the profile photo or about section.

Currently this version has been released for Beta which means that only a specific audience has gotten access to it.

The company hasn't revealed when it will be released for a larger audience

The Sun has contacted WhatsApp for comment.

Earlier this month WhatsApp warned users about a 'friend in need' scam.

A scam like this involves cyber criminals hacking into the account of someone you know.

They will then message you or several people in your friend's contact list, hoping someone will respond.

The criminal may even read previous messages so they can imitate the correct tone to speak to you so suspicions aren't raised.

Many reasons may be given for why the person needs a loan.

This can range from the criminal pretending that your friend is stuck abroad and needs flight money or has been robbed.

If you do get asked for money in this way, pause and try and ring the friend.

Privacy concerns were raised earlier this year over WhatsApp sharing personal data

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