The terms and conditions also state that it is up to the user to ensure that people listed in the contacts list on their handset are happy for their phone numbe

The terms and conditions also state that it is up to the user to ensure that people listed in the contacts list on their handset are happy for their phone number to be shared with the music platform. "Local law may require that you seek the consent of your contacts to provide their personal information to Spotify, which may use that information for the purposes specified in this privacy policy," reads the update. I think this is the worst part. Sounds like "hey, we're collecting private information, please make sure we're allowed to do so. If we ilegally collect private information, that's the users fault - we alerted them to get permission from their contacts!".