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Dutch Polarsteps became a global hit, but now the travel app is under fire

Dutch Polarsteps became a global hit, but now the travel app is under fire

The Dutch travel application Polarsteps, based in Amsterdam, is facing criticism for failing to adequately protect the private data of its 23 million users. Reports indicate that sensitive information, including home addresses, was left poorly secured.

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