# Privacy policies that obscure the identities of data recipients | Dead Internet Theory

Dead Internet Theory: A privacy policy can disclose that data is shared with broad categories such as partners or service providers while still leaving readers unable to identify the actual companies receiving or processing their information.

https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-privacy-policies-that-obscure-the-identities-of-data-recipients/

By Switchboard Tech Services · Originally published 2026-05-15

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