Taking a dig at WhatsApp, Microsoft took to Skype’s official Twitter account to tweet that its video calling platform respects users’ privacy and is committed to keeping their personal data private and not share it with 3rd parties.

Skype respects your privacy. We are committed to keeping your personal data private and do not sell to 3rd parties: https://t.co/FLGwMmSNHv pic.twitter.com/dupbfejr7m — Skype (@Skype) January 8, 2021

Following the new update of WhatsApp privacy policies, users have started looking at other encrypted messenger alternatives such as Signal and Telegram.