
Google's data promise failed; maker's info ended up with ICE
Hacker News·2mo·Brajeshwar
A developer discovered Google broke commitments around data handling, resulting in their information being accessed by immigration enforcement. The incident highlights real risks indie makers face when relying on big tech platforms for infrastructure—what you're promised in terms of privacy or data control can evaporate.
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