Venmo did what with my data? My location was shared when I paid with the app


The writer discovered this week that when he opened PayPal-owned Venmo to pay his personal trainer and made sure to click "private", the app still recorded his GPS location (home address) and the trainer's name, and sent it off to Braze, a third-party data collection firm. — Dreamstime/TNS

Many of us have ditched cash and, instead, use smartphone apps like Venmo to pay for goods and services.

The app is free, it takes just a second to initiate and finish a transaction. I don't have to write a check or pull out some cash. It's great.

Subscribe to The Star Yearly Premium Plan for 30% off

Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.39/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Venmo

Others Also Read


Want to listen to full audio?

Unlock unlimited access to enjoy personalise features on the TheStar.com.my

Already a member? Log In