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The Dark Side of Anonymity: App Security and User Privacy

This chapter explores the Tea app, designed for women to share dating experiences, which faced a major data breach exposing sensitive user information. The discussion critiques the ethical implications of anonymous review platforms and emphasizes the responsibility of tech companies to ensure user data security. It reflects on historical repercussions of similar apps, questioning the balance between anonymity and accountability in online spaces.

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