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>> Dropbox gave us access to project-folder-related data, which we aggregated and anonymized[...] Wait, Dropbox gave away non-anonymized data to a third party

by kerng 8y ago

>> Dropbox gave us access to project-folder-related data, which we aggregated and anonymized[...] Wait, Dropbox gave away non-anonymized data to a third party and they then anonymized it. Wow, what could go wrong? Just thinking of the endless possibilities of where all that data is now... Its deeply troubling how much unwarranted trust there is when it comes to handling of personal data.

bad_user 8y ago
I just cancelled my subscription. Truth be told I've also been dissatisfied with the price of the Plus and Pro subscriptions, relative to what they provide, with their support and their direction, so was looking for motivation to move. This is just icing on the cake.
xevb3k 8y ago
This is not at all surprising. Dropbox put Condoleezza Rice on their board, who supports warrentless wiretaps [1]. I deleted my account when they did that. Not so much because it would have any direct effect, but because it’s clear that we have differing views on how user data should be treated. I surprised that people are shocked by them treating user data like this, it’s absolutely in character. [1] http://www.drop-dropbox.com http://www.drop-dropbox.com
- TomK32 8y ago
  just deleted mine (which I hadn't used in years anyways).
c3534l 8y ago
Given the very public failure of Netflix to "anonymize" data, they shouldn't be even giving away anonymized data without user permission on account of anonymized data not actually being anonymous.
- greggman 8y ago
  It's not already in their TOS that they'll share any data they feel like with any one they feel like? https://www.dropbox.com/terms#privacy https://www.dropbox.com/terms#privacy It certainly says the words: "We may share information as discussed below, ... Others working for and with Dropbox."
j88439h84 8y ago
It's been edited: > Dropbox gave us access to project-folder-related data, which Dropbox had aggregated and anonymized, > we and Dropbox employees could view no personally identifiable information > Editor’s note: We’ve clarified this article to say that Dropbox anonymized and aggregated the data before providing it for this analysis.
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by kerng 8y ago

bad_user 8y ago

I just cancelled my subscription. Truth be told I've also been dissatisfied with the price of the Plus and Pro subscriptions, relative to what they provide, with their support and their direction, so was looking for motivation to move. This is just icing on the cake.

xevb3k 8y ago

This is not at all surprising. Dropbox put Condoleezza Rice on their board, who supports warrentless wiretaps [1]. I deleted my account when they did that. Not so much because it would have any direct effect, but because it’s clear that we have differing views on how user data should be treated. I surprised that people are shocked by them treating user data like this, it’s absolutely in character. [1] http://www.drop-dropbox.com http://www.drop-dropbox.com

TomK32 8y ago
just deleted mine (which I hadn't used in years anyways).

c3534l 8y ago

Given the very public failure of Netflix to "anonymize" data, they shouldn't be even giving away anonymized data without user permission on account of anonymized data not actually being anonymous.

greggman 8y ago
It's not already in their TOS that they'll share any data they feel like with any one they feel like? https://www.dropbox.com/terms#privacy https://www.dropbox.com/terms#privacy It certainly says the words: "We may share information as discussed below, ... Others working for and with Dropbox."

j88439h84 8y ago

It's been edited: > Dropbox gave us access to project-folder-related data, which Dropbox had aggregated and anonymized, > we and Dropbox employees could view no personally identifiable information > Editor’s note: We’ve clarified this article to say that Dropbox anonymized and aggregated the data before providing it for this analysis.

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