Use Cases
Screen Sharing
Present to clients or colleagues without revealing other customer data
Training Videos
Create tutorials and demos without exposing real contact information
Public Workspaces
Work from cafes, co-working spaces, or open offices securely
Compliance
Meet data protection requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2)
How to Enable Privacy Blur
Enable Blur Options
Toggle the options you need:
- Blur Contact Name — Obscures contact names in chats and lists
- Blur Contact Image — Obscures profile pictures
What Gets Blurred
| Element | When “Blur Name” Enabled | When “Blur Image” Enabled |
|---|---|---|
| Chat list names | ✅ Blurred | - |
| Chat header | ✅ Blurred | ✅ Blurred |
| Profile pictures | - | ✅ Blurred |
| Group member names | ✅ Blurred | - |
| Group member photos | - | ✅ Blurred |
| Contact info panel | ✅ Blurred | ✅ Blurred |
| About/Status text | ✅ Blurred | - |
Additional Security Settings
Beyond blur, the Settings panel offers more security options:Admin Controls
Organization admins can:- Enforce blur settings across the entire team
- Exempt certain users from blur requirements
- Set organization-wide security defaults
- Monitor compliance across all members
Signature Feature
Add a professional signature to all outgoing messages:- Enable Add Signature in settings
- Enter your desired signature text
- Click the checkmark to save
- Your signature appears above every message you send
The signature feature doesn’t currently support emojis. Keep your signature professional and concise.
Other Customization Options
- AI Button — Toggle AI suggestions on/off
- Make Full Screen — Expand WhatsApp to fill the entire browser
- Hide All Label — Remove the “All” label from the top bar
Compliance Benefits
Privacy Blur helps your organization meet data protection requirements:| Regulation | How Privacy Blur Helps |
|---|---|
| GDPR | Prevents unauthorized viewing of personal data |
| HIPAA | Protects patient information during screen sharing |
| SOC2 | Demonstrates access controls for sensitive data |
| PCI-DSS | Shields customer financial information |
FAQ
Can I blur specific contacts only?
Can I blur specific contacts only?
Currently, blur settings apply to all contacts. You cannot selectively blur individual contacts while showing others.
Does blurring affect both individual and group chats?
Does blurring affect both individual and group chats?
Yes, privacy blur applies to both individual chats and group conversations, including all participant information.
Can team members disable blur if the admin enables it?
Can team members disable blur if the admin enables it?
No, when an admin enables blur for “Everyone,” individual team members cannot override this setting. If set to “Everyone except admin,” admins retain the ability to see unblurred data.
Is the data actually hidden or just visually obscured?
Is the data actually hidden or just visually obscured?
Does blur work during screen recording?
Does blur work during screen recording?
Yes, the blur effect will appear in any screen recordings or screenshots, protecting contact information in captured media.