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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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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 17 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Just another reason why you don't provide online platforms with such pictures.

[–] teyrnon@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago

Indeed, we need a movement to withdraw from the internet with all of our personal details, and to reject it entirely if the government forces it.

I am serious, we didn't have the internet when I was growing up, and everything worked better than now. We were happier too. The internet has proven to be cancer on society.

[–] quick_snail@feddit.nl 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

For Facebook, sure

But for a dating profile, if you don't provide a photo of your face, you're not gonna get any dates..

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Have you tried dating in the real world? There is no need to upload your face...

[–] quick_snail@feddit.nl 2 points 1 week ago

I have. 99% of them are a "no" within 5 minutes.