Post AYVFNb76iW3pY8aQTo by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
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(DIR) Post #AYVFGjaonEhlovD8e8 by avoidthehack@mastodon.social
2023-07-07T18:21:09Z
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I’m not going to sit here and pretend like the current #fediverse without Threads is “perfect” for #privacy … But just look at the data #threads collects.This is insane.
(DIR) Post #AYVFGkjiXdPxMoNl9k by avoidthehack@mastodon.social
2023-07-07T18:21:10Z
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#threads also has a supplemental #privacy policy to the #meta privacy policy: (caution this is an Instagram link) https://help.instagram.com/515230437301944There’s a section, “Information From Third Party Services and Users,” where it states “we collect information about Third Party Services and Third Party Users who interact with Threads.” (Third Parties would naturally include other Fediverse instances and their users.)Federated Fediverse platforms share some data, but this seems to be a whole other level.
(DIR) Post #AYVFGlWHd4GXnR6Xr6 by avoidthehack@mastodon.social
2023-07-07T18:21:10Z
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In this section of their #privacy policy, it’s stated “We collect information about the Third Party Services and a third party users who interact with threads…” Interaction includes following #threads users, interacting with threads content, and especially threads users following/interacting with your “third party” content.Data collected includes IP address, instance info, profile informationSo, in theory, any interaction with a Threads user would subject you to this data collection…
(DIR) Post #AYVFGmGMrj846MfLge by avoidthehack@mastodon.social
2023-07-07T18:21:11Z
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It looks like Meta could use the #fediverse to collect metadata on… a lot of people. In my opinion, it’s similar to the Facebook Pixel - which allows Meta to collect data on users who are off its platforms.This could seem like no big deal (and I guess it could be), but let’s face it: Meta isn’t exactly #privacy friendly and has been accused (with proof) of abusing collected information. #threads
(DIR) Post #AYVFGn9fY7MgrsXVsu by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2023-08-07T23:41:15Z
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@avoidthehack> It looks like Meta could use thefediverse to collect metadata on… a lot of peopleOnly to the degree that they always could. The same way anyone can. By scrapping public-facing posts from URLs.According to the creator of Mastodon, the first developer to implement ActivityPub;"A server you are not signed up with and logged into cannot get your private data or track you across the web. What it can get are your public profile and public posts, which are publicly accessible."
(DIR) Post #AYVFGoBTisPG3mOTLM by avoidthehack@mastodon.social
2023-07-07T18:29:13Z
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Realize this data wouldn’t exist in a vacuum or even as a “single data point.” Meta has many avenues for data collection for users on its platforms (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc) and off (Facebook Pixel and buying/using third party data). If just by interacting with #threads users, you are now subject to their (Meta’s) policies… how crazy is that?Stay safe out there, folks.#privacy #privacymatters
(DIR) Post #AYVFNb76iW3pY8aQTo by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2023-08-07T23:42:32Z
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@avoidthehack I really hope people stop spreading FUD about magical fediverse superpowers that Meta do not have.
(DIR) Post #AYWPUUu1Owbd0sM2XA by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2023-08-08T13:10:17Z
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@avoidthehack Sorry, forgot to provide the link for that quote from the Mastodon creator:https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2023/07/what-to-know-about-threads/