Our product is ruining users privacy, without telling them
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The current start-up I'm working with for now is obviously a threat for its users privacy. The product we're producing (which I'm involved in a HUGE part of it) records the user contacts. It's stated in the Privacy Policy that they're being recorded for "the sake of usability and ease of access" and "they can erased by user request". However, even if a person requests us to, all of his/her contacts are being soft-deleted without telling them.
It gets worse that we're also logging the user location history, without stating it in the privacy policy. I told them to state this, but they just ignore me.
The only way I had, was to tell my close friends and family to not to install this spyware.
What should I do? Do I have to concern about being accused by the government?
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The current start-up I'm working with for now is obviously a threat for its users privacy. The product we're producing (which I'm involved in a HUGE part of it) records the user contacts. It's stated in the Privacy Policy that they're being recorded for "the sake of usability and ease of access" and "they can erased by user request". However, even if a person requests us to, all of his/her contacts are being soft-deleted without telling them.
It gets worse that we're also logging the user location history, without stating it in the privacy policy. I told them to state this, but they just ignore me.
The only way I had, was to tell my close friends and family to not to install this spyware.
What should I do? Do I have to concern about being accused by the government?
software-industry privacy
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"What should I do?" - you should quit immediately, since you don't want to be associated with such activity. What locale do you work in?
– Joe Strazzere
4 hours ago
8
If this in an app which is available for download from one of the big app stores (Google Play, Microsoft, whatever) then you could probably submit a complaint to the store and/or leave a review of the app there.
– brhans
4 hours ago
6
You don't state where you are... that would help in providing specific advice for this situation.
– Stese
4 hours ago
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You should change your picture / user name, dude.
– Roman
4 hours ago
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I really hope you are not using your real name and the avatar picture is not your own. Cover your assets and good luck.
– Mindwin
1 hour ago
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The current start-up I'm working with for now is obviously a threat for its users privacy. The product we're producing (which I'm involved in a HUGE part of it) records the user contacts. It's stated in the Privacy Policy that they're being recorded for "the sake of usability and ease of access" and "they can erased by user request". However, even if a person requests us to, all of his/her contacts are being soft-deleted without telling them.
It gets worse that we're also logging the user location history, without stating it in the privacy policy. I told them to state this, but they just ignore me.
The only way I had, was to tell my close friends and family to not to install this spyware.
What should I do? Do I have to concern about being accused by the government?
software-industry privacy
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The current start-up I'm working with for now is obviously a threat for its users privacy. The product we're producing (which I'm involved in a HUGE part of it) records the user contacts. It's stated in the Privacy Policy that they're being recorded for "the sake of usability and ease of access" and "they can erased by user request". However, even if a person requests us to, all of his/her contacts are being soft-deleted without telling them.
It gets worse that we're also logging the user location history, without stating it in the privacy policy. I told them to state this, but they just ignore me.
The only way I had, was to tell my close friends and family to not to install this spyware.
What should I do? Do I have to concern about being accused by the government?
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"What should I do?" - you should quit immediately, since you don't want to be associated with such activity. What locale do you work in?
– Joe Strazzere
4 hours ago
8
If this in an app which is available for download from one of the big app stores (Google Play, Microsoft, whatever) then you could probably submit a complaint to the store and/or leave a review of the app there.
– brhans
4 hours ago
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You don't state where you are... that would help in providing specific advice for this situation.
– Stese
4 hours ago
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You should change your picture / user name, dude.
– Roman
4 hours ago
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I really hope you are not using your real name and the avatar picture is not your own. Cover your assets and good luck.
– Mindwin
1 hour ago
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"What should I do?" - you should quit immediately, since you don't want to be associated with such activity. What locale do you work in?
– Joe Strazzere
4 hours ago
8
If this in an app which is available for download from one of the big app stores (Google Play, Microsoft, whatever) then you could probably submit a complaint to the store and/or leave a review of the app there.
– brhans
4 hours ago
6
You don't state where you are... that would help in providing specific advice for this situation.
– Stese
4 hours ago
46
You should change your picture / user name, dude.
– Roman
4 hours ago
4
I really hope you are not using your real name and the avatar picture is not your own. Cover your assets and good luck.
– Mindwin
1 hour ago
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33
"What should I do?" - you should quit immediately, since you don't want to be associated with such activity. What locale do you work in?
– Joe Strazzere
4 hours ago
"What should I do?" - you should quit immediately, since you don't want to be associated with such activity. What locale do you work in?
– Joe Strazzere
4 hours ago
8
8
If this in an app which is available for download from one of the big app stores (Google Play, Microsoft, whatever) then you could probably submit a complaint to the store and/or leave a review of the app there.
– brhans
4 hours ago
If this in an app which is available for download from one of the big app stores (Google Play, Microsoft, whatever) then you could probably submit a complaint to the store and/or leave a review of the app there.
– brhans
4 hours ago
6
6
You don't state where you are... that would help in providing specific advice for this situation.
– Stese
4 hours ago
You don't state where you are... that would help in providing specific advice for this situation.
– Stese
4 hours ago
46
46
You should change your picture / user name, dude.
– Roman
4 hours ago
You should change your picture / user name, dude.
– Roman
4 hours ago
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4
I really hope you are not using your real name and the avatar picture is not your own. Cover your assets and good luck.
– Mindwin
1 hour ago
I really hope you are not using your real name and the avatar picture is not your own. Cover your assets and good luck.
– Mindwin
1 hour ago
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If you don't agree with what the company is doing ethically, then you should probably quit asap.
If you think they are doing something illegal or in breach of regulations, then you may want to consider reporting them to the relevant authorities.
answered 4 hours ago
Time4Tea
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Reporting can often be done anonymously, or while keeping you name out of it. Do think about the timing though (you leave, they get checked is "odd timing" to say the least).
– Martijn
1 hour ago
1
@Martijn Yes, but if you've already left then what's the issue?
– Tashus
1 hour ago
2
Pissed of previous employers/colleages who take revenge in some unforseen way.
– Martijn
1 hour ago
It may be a good idea to look for a new job before quitting.
– kasperd
1 hour ago
1
@Adonalsium IANAL; however, I believe an NDA usually protects against someone disclosing specific proprietary information. I would think someone could 'tip off' a regulatory agency to malpractice, without violating an NDA by disclosing any proprietary material.
– Time4Tea
1 hour ago
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What I do in such situations. (had a situation where my employer did not want to buy some licenses of software we used commercially)
Step one: Make sure I get my facts straight and have evidence of my claim.
Step two: Make management aware of the Problem. Leave a paper-trail of doing so. Assume no malice and make no accusations. Just describe the Problem and offer a solution.
Step tree: After some time, ask if action has been taken. If not ask for a timeline. Again, leave a paper-trail.
If it gets clear to you no action will be taken, think about
A. Do you want to keep working there?
B. Do you want to / have to report this to the police etc. I´d ask a lawyer about this.
The thinking is (in my jurisdiction, Germany) you have the obligation to protect your employer from harm. You also have the obligation not to break the law. So the first step if your employer is doing something (unintentionally?) unlawful, would be to make them aware of that. If they decide to take no action, and you make their misconduct public, harm is not on you, but on them, since they ignored you.
If you want to keep working there or not is up to you. Either way, be prepared to be fired immediately, especially if they do violate the rules intentionally. An never knowingly contribute to any unlawful conduct yourself.
answered 2 hours ago
Daniel
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About list of things to ask yourself, you should add "C. Do I want the risk of being considered guilty" because OP can no longer claim being ignorant, and if this privacy breach is illegal, he will be the one dev that was knowingly and willingly developing it. One more thing to ask yourself, and your lawyer I guess.
– Mołot
2 hours ago
2
@Mołot: It will be hard to prove that. First, OP is probably not a legal professional and normally he has to trust his employer to get those things sorted out by professionals. Secondly, you´d have to prove that he was actively contributing to the malicious element. Third, as long as the Data does not get used for fraud, it will be hard to proof any harm done by OP. I think, at least in Germany, my approach is pretty safe. Of course IANAL so when in doubt, please get appropriate legal counsel yourself!
– Daniel
2 hours ago
process of proving one way or another can be long, tiring and problematic for career, even if he finally is found innocent... That's why I'd add it as third point to things he should think and talk to his lawyer about.
– Mołot
2 hours ago
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Do I have to concern about being accused by the government?
If you have to ask the question the answer is probably "yes", but I am not a lawyer.
You're deep into "flee right now" territory.
answered 4 hours ago
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You need to quit, and then you need to blow a whistle. Get on Twitter or snitch really hard to whichever government agency would do something about this. Ethics exist for a reason.
answered 2 hours ago
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If the conduct isn't illegal in OPs country, it could be a violation of the NDA to whistleblow.
– Adonalsium
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4 Answers
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If you don't agree with what the company is doing ethically, then you should probably quit asap.
If you think they are doing something illegal or in breach of regulations, then you may want to consider reporting them to the relevant authorities.
answered 4 hours ago
Time4Tea
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2
Reporting can often be done anonymously, or while keeping you name out of it. Do think about the timing though (you leave, they get checked is "odd timing" to say the least).
– Martijn
1 hour ago
1
@Martijn Yes, but if you've already left then what's the issue?
– Tashus
1 hour ago
2
Pissed of previous employers/colleages who take revenge in some unforseen way.
– Martijn
1 hour ago
It may be a good idea to look for a new job before quitting.
– kasperd
1 hour ago
1
@Adonalsium IANAL; however, I believe an NDA usually protects against someone disclosing specific proprietary information. I would think someone could 'tip off' a regulatory agency to malpractice, without violating an NDA by disclosing any proprietary material.
– Time4Tea
1 hour ago
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up vote
45
down vote
If you don't agree with what the company is doing ethically, then you should probably quit asap.
If you think they are doing something illegal or in breach of regulations, then you may want to consider reporting them to the relevant authorities.
answered 4 hours ago
Time4Tea
3,35731130
2
Reporting can often be done anonymously, or while keeping you name out of it. Do think about the timing though (you leave, they get checked is "odd timing" to say the least).
– Martijn
1 hour ago
1
@Martijn Yes, but if you've already left then what's the issue?
– Tashus
1 hour ago
2
Pissed of previous employers/colleages who take revenge in some unforseen way.
– Martijn
1 hour ago
It may be a good idea to look for a new job before quitting.
– kasperd
1 hour ago
1
@Adonalsium IANAL; however, I believe an NDA usually protects against someone disclosing specific proprietary information. I would think someone could 'tip off' a regulatory agency to malpractice, without violating an NDA by disclosing any proprietary material.
– Time4Tea
1 hour ago
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up vote
45
down vote
up vote
45
down vote
If you don't agree with what the company is doing ethically, then you should probably quit asap.
If you think they are doing something illegal or in breach of regulations, then you may want to consider reporting them to the relevant authorities.
answered 4 hours ago
Time4Tea
3,35731130
If you don't agree with what the company is doing ethically, then you should probably quit asap.
If you think they are doing something illegal or in breach of regulations, then you may want to consider reporting them to the relevant authorities.
answered 4 hours ago
Time4Tea
3,35731130
answered 4 hours ago
Time4Tea
3,35731130
answered 4 hours ago
Time4Tea
3,35731130
answered 4 hours ago
Time4Tea
3,35731130
3,35731130
2
Reporting can often be done anonymously, or while keeping you name out of it. Do think about the timing though (you leave, they get checked is "odd timing" to say the least).
– Martijn
1 hour ago
1
@Martijn Yes, but if you've already left then what's the issue?
– Tashus
1 hour ago
2
Pissed of previous employers/colleages who take revenge in some unforseen way.
– Martijn
1 hour ago
It may be a good idea to look for a new job before quitting.
– kasperd
1 hour ago
1
@Adonalsium IANAL; however, I believe an NDA usually protects against someone disclosing specific proprietary information. I would think someone could 'tip off' a regulatory agency to malpractice, without violating an NDA by disclosing any proprietary material.
– Time4Tea
1 hour ago
|
show 3 more comments
2
Reporting can often be done anonymously, or while keeping you name out of it. Do think about the timing though (you leave, they get checked is "odd timing" to say the least).
– Martijn
1 hour ago
1
@Martijn Yes, but if you've already left then what's the issue?
– Tashus
1 hour ago
2
Pissed of previous employers/colleages who take revenge in some unforseen way.
– Martijn
1 hour ago
It may be a good idea to look for a new job before quitting.
– kasperd
1 hour ago
1
@Adonalsium IANAL; however, I believe an NDA usually protects against someone disclosing specific proprietary information. I would think someone could 'tip off' a regulatory agency to malpractice, without violating an NDA by disclosing any proprietary material.
– Time4Tea
1 hour ago
2
2
Reporting can often be done anonymously, or while keeping you name out of it. Do think about the timing though (you leave, they get checked is "odd timing" to say the least).
– Martijn
1 hour ago
Reporting can often be done anonymously, or while keeping you name out of it. Do think about the timing though (you leave, they get checked is "odd timing" to say the least).
– Martijn
1 hour ago
1
1
@Martijn Yes, but if you've already left then what's the issue?
– Tashus
1 hour ago
@Martijn Yes, but if you've already left then what's the issue?
– Tashus
1 hour ago
2
2
Pissed of previous employers/colleages who take revenge in some unforseen way.
– Martijn
1 hour ago
Pissed of previous employers/colleages who take revenge in some unforseen way.
– Martijn
1 hour ago
It may be a good idea to look for a new job before quitting.
– kasperd
1 hour ago
It may be a good idea to look for a new job before quitting.
– kasperd
1 hour ago
1
1
@Adonalsium IANAL; however, I believe an NDA usually protects against someone disclosing specific proprietary information. I would think someone could 'tip off' a regulatory agency to malpractice, without violating an NDA by disclosing any proprietary material.
– Time4Tea
1 hour ago
@Adonalsium IANAL; however, I believe an NDA usually protects against someone disclosing specific proprietary information. I would think someone could 'tip off' a regulatory agency to malpractice, without violating an NDA by disclosing any proprietary material.
– Time4Tea
1 hour ago
|
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31
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What I do in such situations. (had a situation where my employer did not want to buy some licenses of software we used commercially)
Step one: Make sure I get my facts straight and have evidence of my claim.
Step two: Make management aware of the Problem. Leave a paper-trail of doing so. Assume no malice and make no accusations. Just describe the Problem and offer a solution.
Step tree: After some time, ask if action has been taken. If not ask for a timeline. Again, leave a paper-trail.
If it gets clear to you no action will be taken, think about
A. Do you want to keep working there?
B. Do you want to / have to report this to the police etc. I´d ask a lawyer about this.
The thinking is (in my jurisdiction, Germany) you have the obligation to protect your employer from harm. You also have the obligation not to break the law. So the first step if your employer is doing something (unintentionally?) unlawful, would be to make them aware of that. If they decide to take no action, and you make their misconduct public, harm is not on you, but on them, since they ignored you.
If you want to keep working there or not is up to you. Either way, be prepared to be fired immediately, especially if they do violate the rules intentionally. An never knowingly contribute to any unlawful conduct yourself.
answered 2 hours ago
Daniel
15.4k93560
About list of things to ask yourself, you should add "C. Do I want the risk of being considered guilty" because OP can no longer claim being ignorant, and if this privacy breach is illegal, he will be the one dev that was knowingly and willingly developing it. One more thing to ask yourself, and your lawyer I guess.
– Mołot
2 hours ago
2
@Mołot: It will be hard to prove that. First, OP is probably not a legal professional and normally he has to trust his employer to get those things sorted out by professionals. Secondly, you´d have to prove that he was actively contributing to the malicious element. Third, as long as the Data does not get used for fraud, it will be hard to proof any harm done by OP. I think, at least in Germany, my approach is pretty safe. Of course IANAL so when in doubt, please get appropriate legal counsel yourself!
– Daniel
2 hours ago
process of proving one way or another can be long, tiring and problematic for career, even if he finally is found innocent... That's why I'd add it as third point to things he should think and talk to his lawyer about.
– Mołot
2 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
31
down vote
What I do in such situations. (had a situation where my employer did not want to buy some licenses of software we used commercially)
Step one: Make sure I get my facts straight and have evidence of my claim.
Step two: Make management aware of the Problem. Leave a paper-trail of doing so. Assume no malice and make no accusations. Just describe the Problem and offer a solution.
Step tree: After some time, ask if action has been taken. If not ask for a timeline. Again, leave a paper-trail.
If it gets clear to you no action will be taken, think about
A. Do you want to keep working there?
B. Do you want to / have to report this to the police etc. I´d ask a lawyer about this.
The thinking is (in my jurisdiction, Germany) you have the obligation to protect your employer from harm. You also have the obligation not to break the law. So the first step if your employer is doing something (unintentionally?) unlawful, would be to make them aware of that. If they decide to take no action, and you make their misconduct public, harm is not on you, but on them, since they ignored you.
If you want to keep working there or not is up to you. Either way, be prepared to be fired immediately, especially if they do violate the rules intentionally. An never knowingly contribute to any unlawful conduct yourself.
answered 2 hours ago
Daniel
15.4k93560
About list of things to ask yourself, you should add "C. Do I want the risk of being considered guilty" because OP can no longer claim being ignorant, and if this privacy breach is illegal, he will be the one dev that was knowingly and willingly developing it. One more thing to ask yourself, and your lawyer I guess.
– Mołot
2 hours ago
2
@Mołot: It will be hard to prove that. First, OP is probably not a legal professional and normally he has to trust his employer to get those things sorted out by professionals. Secondly, you´d have to prove that he was actively contributing to the malicious element. Third, as long as the Data does not get used for fraud, it will be hard to proof any harm done by OP. I think, at least in Germany, my approach is pretty safe. Of course IANAL so when in doubt, please get appropriate legal counsel yourself!
– Daniel
2 hours ago
process of proving one way or another can be long, tiring and problematic for career, even if he finally is found innocent... That's why I'd add it as third point to things he should think and talk to his lawyer about.
– Mołot
2 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
31
down vote
up vote
31
down vote
What I do in such situations. (had a situation where my employer did not want to buy some licenses of software we used commercially)
Step one: Make sure I get my facts straight and have evidence of my claim.
Step two: Make management aware of the Problem. Leave a paper-trail of doing so. Assume no malice and make no accusations. Just describe the Problem and offer a solution.
Step tree: After some time, ask if action has been taken. If not ask for a timeline. Again, leave a paper-trail.
If it gets clear to you no action will be taken, think about
A. Do you want to keep working there?
B. Do you want to / have to report this to the police etc. I´d ask a lawyer about this.
The thinking is (in my jurisdiction, Germany) you have the obligation to protect your employer from harm. You also have the obligation not to break the law. So the first step if your employer is doing something (unintentionally?) unlawful, would be to make them aware of that. If they decide to take no action, and you make their misconduct public, harm is not on you, but on them, since they ignored you.
If you want to keep working there or not is up to you. Either way, be prepared to be fired immediately, especially if they do violate the rules intentionally. An never knowingly contribute to any unlawful conduct yourself.
answered 2 hours ago
Daniel
15.4k93560
What I do in such situations. (had a situation where my employer did not want to buy some licenses of software we used commercially)
Step one: Make sure I get my facts straight and have evidence of my claim.
Step two: Make management aware of the Problem. Leave a paper-trail of doing so. Assume no malice and make no accusations. Just describe the Problem and offer a solution.
Step tree: After some time, ask if action has been taken. If not ask for a timeline. Again, leave a paper-trail.
If it gets clear to you no action will be taken, think about
A. Do you want to keep working there?
B. Do you want to / have to report this to the police etc. I´d ask a lawyer about this.
The thinking is (in my jurisdiction, Germany) you have the obligation to protect your employer from harm. You also have the obligation not to break the law. So the first step if your employer is doing something (unintentionally?) unlawful, would be to make them aware of that. If they decide to take no action, and you make their misconduct public, harm is not on you, but on them, since they ignored you.
If you want to keep working there or not is up to you. Either way, be prepared to be fired immediately, especially if they do violate the rules intentionally. An never knowingly contribute to any unlawful conduct yourself.
answered 2 hours ago
Daniel
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Daniel
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answered 2 hours ago
Daniel
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About list of things to ask yourself, you should add "C. Do I want the risk of being considered guilty" because OP can no longer claim being ignorant, and if this privacy breach is illegal, he will be the one dev that was knowingly and willingly developing it. One more thing to ask yourself, and your lawyer I guess.
– Mołot
2 hours ago
2
@Mołot: It will be hard to prove that. First, OP is probably not a legal professional and normally he has to trust his employer to get those things sorted out by professionals. Secondly, you´d have to prove that he was actively contributing to the malicious element. Third, as long as the Data does not get used for fraud, it will be hard to proof any harm done by OP. I think, at least in Germany, my approach is pretty safe. Of course IANAL so when in doubt, please get appropriate legal counsel yourself!
– Daniel
2 hours ago
process of proving one way or another can be long, tiring and problematic for career, even if he finally is found innocent... That's why I'd add it as third point to things he should think and talk to his lawyer about.
– Mołot
2 hours ago
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About list of things to ask yourself, you should add "C. Do I want the risk of being considered guilty" because OP can no longer claim being ignorant, and if this privacy breach is illegal, he will be the one dev that was knowingly and willingly developing it. One more thing to ask yourself, and your lawyer I guess.
– Mołot
2 hours ago
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@Mołot: It will be hard to prove that. First, OP is probably not a legal professional and normally he has to trust his employer to get those things sorted out by professionals. Secondly, you´d have to prove that he was actively contributing to the malicious element. Third, as long as the Data does not get used for fraud, it will be hard to proof any harm done by OP. I think, at least in Germany, my approach is pretty safe. Of course IANAL so when in doubt, please get appropriate legal counsel yourself!
– Daniel
2 hours ago
process of proving one way or another can be long, tiring and problematic for career, even if he finally is found innocent... That's why I'd add it as third point to things he should think and talk to his lawyer about.
– Mołot
2 hours ago
About list of things to ask yourself, you should add "C. Do I want the risk of being considered guilty" because OP can no longer claim being ignorant, and if this privacy breach is illegal, he will be the one dev that was knowingly and willingly developing it. One more thing to ask yourself, and your lawyer I guess.
– Mołot
2 hours ago
About list of things to ask yourself, you should add "C. Do I want the risk of being considered guilty" because OP can no longer claim being ignorant, and if this privacy breach is illegal, he will be the one dev that was knowingly and willingly developing it. One more thing to ask yourself, and your lawyer I guess.
– Mołot
2 hours ago
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@Mołot: It will be hard to prove that. First, OP is probably not a legal professional and normally he has to trust his employer to get those things sorted out by professionals. Secondly, you´d have to prove that he was actively contributing to the malicious element. Third, as long as the Data does not get used for fraud, it will be hard to proof any harm done by OP. I think, at least in Germany, my approach is pretty safe. Of course IANAL so when in doubt, please get appropriate legal counsel yourself!
– Daniel
2 hours ago
@Mołot: It will be hard to prove that. First, OP is probably not a legal professional and normally he has to trust his employer to get those things sorted out by professionals. Secondly, you´d have to prove that he was actively contributing to the malicious element. Third, as long as the Data does not get used for fraud, it will be hard to proof any harm done by OP. I think, at least in Germany, my approach is pretty safe. Of course IANAL so when in doubt, please get appropriate legal counsel yourself!
– Daniel
2 hours ago
process of proving one way or another can be long, tiring and problematic for career, even if he finally is found innocent... That's why I'd add it as third point to things he should think and talk to his lawyer about.
– Mołot
2 hours ago
process of proving one way or another can be long, tiring and problematic for career, even if he finally is found innocent... That's why I'd add it as third point to things he should think and talk to his lawyer about.
– Mołot
2 hours ago
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Do I have to concern about being accused by the government?
If you have to ask the question the answer is probably "yes", but I am not a lawyer.
You're deep into "flee right now" territory.
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Do I have to concern about being accused by the government?
If you have to ask the question the answer is probably "yes", but I am not a lawyer.
You're deep into "flee right now" territory.
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Do I have to concern about being accused by the government?
If you have to ask the question the answer is probably "yes", but I am not a lawyer.
You're deep into "flee right now" territory.
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Do I have to concern about being accused by the government?
If you have to ask the question the answer is probably "yes", but I am not a lawyer.
You're deep into "flee right now" territory.
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Dark Matter
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You need to quit, and then you need to blow a whistle. Get on Twitter or snitch really hard to whichever government agency would do something about this. Ethics exist for a reason.
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If the conduct isn't illegal in OPs country, it could be a violation of the NDA to whistleblow.
– Adonalsium
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You need to quit, and then you need to blow a whistle. Get on Twitter or snitch really hard to whichever government agency would do something about this. Ethics exist for a reason.
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If the conduct isn't illegal in OPs country, it could be a violation of the NDA to whistleblow.
– Adonalsium
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You need to quit, and then you need to blow a whistle. Get on Twitter or snitch really hard to whichever government agency would do something about this. Ethics exist for a reason.
answered 2 hours ago
Steve
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You need to quit, and then you need to blow a whistle. Get on Twitter or snitch really hard to whichever government agency would do something about this. Ethics exist for a reason.
answered 2 hours ago
Steve
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answered 2 hours ago
Steve
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answered 2 hours ago
Steve
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answered 2 hours ago
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If the conduct isn't illegal in OPs country, it could be a violation of the NDA to whistleblow.
– Adonalsium
1 hour ago
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If the conduct isn't illegal in OPs country, it could be a violation of the NDA to whistleblow.
– Adonalsium
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If the conduct isn't illegal in OPs country, it could be a violation of the NDA to whistleblow.
– Adonalsium
1 hour ago
If the conduct isn't illegal in OPs country, it could be a violation of the NDA to whistleblow.
– Adonalsium
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"What should I do?" - you should quit immediately, since you don't want to be associated with such activity. What locale do you work in?
– Joe Strazzere
4 hours ago
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If this in an app which is available for download from one of the big app stores (Google Play, Microsoft, whatever) then you could probably submit a complaint to the store and/or leave a review of the app there.
– brhans
4 hours ago
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You don't state where you are... that would help in providing specific advice for this situation.
– Stese
4 hours ago
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You should change your picture / user name, dude.
– Roman
4 hours ago
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I really hope you are not using your real name and the avatar picture is not your own. Cover your assets and good luck.
– Mindwin
1 hour ago