We think this feature is best used when talking with groups where you may not know everyone closely but are nevertheless sensitive in nature,” WhatsApp says in its announceme

WhatsApp has announced a major new update designed to prevent other users from exporting chats or downloading images and media without permission. The Advanced Chat Privacy setting, which is available for both individual chats and groups, will block people from exporting the chat or auto-downloading shared media.

WhatsApp is adding a new privacy feature that blocks people from exporting the contents of a chat. Called Advanced Chat Privacy, the feature is available with the latest version of the app. You can enable it for both individual and group chats by tapping the chat name and turning on Advanced Chat Privacy.