WhatsApp boss Jan Koum to leave Facebook amid data scandal

WhatsApp chief executive Jan Koum is breaking ties with his company's parent, Facebook, amid a privacy scandal that has dogged the social network for weeks.

WhatsApp boss Jan Koum to leave Facebook amid data scandal
Tue, 01 May, 2018 - 08:26

WhatsApp chief executive Jan Koum is breaking ties with his company's parent, Facebook, amid a privacy scandal that has dogged the social network for weeks.

Mr Koum confirmed his departure from WhatsApp on his Facebook page on Monday. The Washington Post reported that Mr Koum also planned to resign from Facebook's board of directors.

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