Facebook users worldwide have been asked to install a separate app called the Facebook messenger app to access their private messages on their mobile phones.

The new app has been downloaded by millions of Apple and Android users worldwide thinking that the app will make it easier for them to message friends anytime. However, new reports have surfaced about a reported breach on users' privacy.

One user who took the time to read the terms and conditions listed before installing the app, noticed some questionable conditions that should be a cause of alarm for all.

TVNZ noted some of these in their article:

1. Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity

2. Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.

3. Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.

4. Allows the app to record audio with microphone. This permission allows the app to record audio at any time without your confirmation.

5. Allows the app to take pictures and videos with the camera. This permission allows the app to use the camera at any time without your confirmation.

6. Allows the app to read you phone's call log, including data about incoming and outgoing calls. This permission allows apps to save your call log data, and malicious apps may share call log data without your knowledge.

7. Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone, including the frequency with which you've called, emailed, or communicated in other ways with specific individuals.

Meanwhile, Netsafe chief technology officer Sean Lyons shared his opinions about this matter with TV ONE, saying ""A lot of the language in the terms and conditions seem scary but I don't think there is anything sinister going on here."

Facebook has also released a statement saying that the terms and conditions they have listed are only necessary for the app to work on Apple and Android phones.

"Apps must ask for permissions all at once... All developers have to ask for permissions to be able to run products in the app and to make the app work," Facebook said in a statement.

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