"Serious deficiencies": consumer advocates issue warning to operators of Clubhouse app
The audio app Clubhouse is coming under pressure due to data protection deficiencies. Consumer protectionists sent the operator a warning. Berlin, Germany: The Federation of German Consumer Organizations (VZBV) is taking legal action against the operator of the social media app Clubhouse because of various shortcomings. For example, "serious deficiencies" in data protection are being complained about, VZBV head Klaus Müller announced on Twitter . In addition, the association complains that the platform does not have an imprint and thus violates the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO). In addition, the General Terms and Conditions (GTC) are only available in English. "The VZBV objects to these points in its warning letter to the operator of Clubhouse and demands the submission of a cease-and-desist declaration with a penalty clause," says Müller. The application comes from Alpha Exploration Co. in Oakland in the US state of California. In the warning it concer...