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Some Google Drive for Desktop users are missing months of files - The Verge (www.theverge.com)

submitted 10 months ago by possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Be careful of trusting google

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[–] satans_crackpipe@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I've been trying to warn folks to store your precious* family photos locally. A ton of people are gonna be bummed when they realize their photos are being held hostage behind API or data transfer payment plans. Sure they will let you view a 50x50 thumbnail to prove the photos are still alive. All cloud photo storage will essentially turn into ransomware.