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OkCupid gave 3 million dating-app photos to facial recognition firm, FTC says (arstechnica.com)
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The FTC said that “OkCupid provided the third party with access to nearly three million OkCupid user photos as well as location and other information without placing any formal or contractual restrictions on how the information could be used.” OkCupid “did not inform consumers or give them the chance to opt out of such sharing,” the FTC said.

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[–] MrSulu@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Again, another reason not to trust financial companies with our information. Somewhat similarly, in the UK restaurants are given food hygiene rating out of 5, updated frequently. You know where it's safer to eat. We desperately need the same structured system for online providers that hold information.

[–] tal@lemmy.today 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Again, another reason not to trust financial companies with our information.

OkCupid isn't a financial company. They're a dating service.

[–] MrSulu@lemmy.ml -1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yeah, they're good advertisers but run for finance.

[–] titanicx@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago

That's all idiotic statement.