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Online Vacation Photos Reveal More Than You Think: 'You Lose Part of Control'
Communications scientist Emmelyn Croes from Tilburg University warns that sharing vacation photos online compromises privacy, as images can be stored, manipulated with AI, or reveal sensitive location data. She notes a paradox where users are more privacy-conscious yet continue posting for immediate social rewards like likes. Cybersecurity expert Henri Beek adds that deleted posts often remain on servers for up to 90 days and may have been used to train algorithms. He advises users to download their profile data annually to review what information remains visible.
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