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OkCupid gave 3 million dating-app photos to facial recognition firm, FTC says

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OkCupid and Match Group settled with the FTC for sharing nearly 3 million user photos and location data with a facial recognition company without users' consent. This highlights growing concerns over data privacy in tech, emphasizing the importance of transparent data usage policies to developers and professionals. The settlement underscores potential legal ramifications for mishandling user data, setting a precedent for future compliance.

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