Ever since its rise in popularity last year, the popular live audio-based social platform Clubhouse has garnered millions of users. As a result, we have seen various major tech giants such as Facebook, Twitter, and even LinkedIn come up with their own Clubhouse alternatives. for their platforms. However, as per a recent report by the IFF (Internet Freedom Foundation), Clubhouse allegedly collects more user data than is required to provide its service.
“We believe that civil rights audits of social media entities are extremely important. In this day and age, these entities hold immense power in regulating speech and it is important that there is an independent evaluation of how such regulation takes place,” stated IFF.
