3 months ago
Tues Apr 29, 2025 2:03pm PST
Ask HN: Known ways app telemetry is abused?
Telemetry is often justified by product teams as a way to learn how users are interacting with an app or service.

Besides the obvious potential for abuse by law enforcement, what other ways can telemetry be abused? Bonus point if you directly witnessed this in your company.

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