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Re:Google Shared My Phone Number by rplnt on Monday May 26, 2025 @03:43AM (#44094993)
They got the permission to publish it. Are they required to verify the number ownership though?
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Re:Google Shared My Phone Number by onli on Monday May 26, 2025 @07:37AM (#44096413)
The author of the article and owner of the data says he does not give permission, so no, I think they don't.
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Re:Google Shared My Phone Number by saalweachter on Monday May 26, 2025 @08:59AM (#44097059)
The tricky part is that the most straight forward verification -- call the number, ask "is this Bob's Shop?" -- fails immediately if Alice picks up and says "yes".
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