Dating apps kiss'n'tell all sorts of sensitive user info
Briefly

from Theregister2 weeks ago
The majority of dating apps collect excessive user data and fail to protect privacy. Mozilla's study flagged 22 out of 25 apps for privacy concerns.
Theregisterhttps://www.theregister.com/2024/05/04/dating_apps_privacy_mozilla/?utm_medium=share&utm_content=article&utm_source=twitter
Dating apps gather personal information like race, religion, sexual preferences, and may even store video chats. Only one app received a 'thumbs up' for privacy.
Theregisterhttps://www.theregister.com/2024/05/04/dating_apps_privacy_mozilla/?utm_medium=share&utm_content=article&utm_source=twitter
Grindr, known for past privacy issues, was highlighted. Dating apps like Grindr shared data with an advertising network, leading to privacy breaches and potential harm.
Theregisterhttps://www.theregister.com/2024/05/04/dating_apps_privacy_mozilla/?utm_medium=share&utm_content=article&utm_source=twitter
80% of dating apps admit to sharing or selling users' personal data for advertising purposes. Concerns are raised about the privacy implications of AI integration in dating apps.
Theregisterhttps://www.theregister.com/2024/05/04/dating_apps_privacy_mozilla/?utm_medium=share&utm_content=article&utm_source=twitter
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