Partiful Did Not Remove GPS Data from User Photos, Exclusive
Originally Published 3 months ago — by TechCrunch
The social event app Partiful was found to be storing user-uploaded photos with embedded GPS location data, posing privacy risks. After TechCrunch revealed the security flaw, Partiful fixed the issue by removing metadata from existing photos and announced ongoing security reviews. The incident highlights the importance of proper data handling and security practices in social apps.