Can Anonymous Apps be Trusted With Our Privacy?

Anonymous apps promise users anonymity, but do as they please with the data.

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There has been a boom in the use of anonymous apps this year, as users seek alternative messaging solutions. While social media users can often be their own worst enemies, many seek a more private or anonymous experience. Unfortunately, the purported “privacy” may be more detrimental than no privacy at all.

According to the Guardian, Whisper is one of the worst offenders. The article notes a litany of practices that Whisper employs, from sharing information with the Department Of Defense, to infinitely storing deleted user data and tracking users who explicitly opted out of geo-tagging.

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