Twitter gamifies its privacy information

12/05/2022 | The Verge

Twitter has released a new in-browser game to teach users about its privacy settings. The aim of the game, which is called Twitter Data Dash, is about getting your dog to the park safely (taking control of your Twitter experience) while avoiding cat ads, a sea of DM's (direct messages) and battle trolls. Twitter said, "We wanted to fit our privacy policy into 280 characters, but there's a lot here. And it's important. So, we've rewritten it to be as simple and useful as possible to help you understand the information we collect, how it's used and the control you have. So, what's different? We've emphasized clear language and moved away from legal jargon."

Editors note: Well played! 

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