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Debunking Rumors - Can common crawler software really access users' private information?

No

Crawlers can only harvest public data, buyer data is not public. Crawler software simply cannot harvest private user data. But anyone who can harvest it is doing so through shady means.

Website users will upload their real-name information such as their cell phone number, ID card, name, etc. when they register, and usually large, regular websites will help users keep their information confidential, while many companies falsely claim that they can collect all of the user's private information using a crawler system.

In September 2019, a number of big data companies such as Tianyi Credit, Hangzhou Cunxin Data, New Face Technology, Magic Scorpion Technology, and so on, were investigated, and dozens of other companies have been included in the investigation list, including many star unicorn companies with valuations of up to billions of dollars. An important reason for these companies to be investigated is the use of reptile technology to excessively collect, illegally steal and sell personal data information. There have been a number of big data companies that have simply stopped their crawler business, and some have even disbanded their teams.

In fact, it can be said that "if you really want to check, none of the data is 100% 'white'.

1, we recommend that users browse the website or APP must carefully read the "privacy treaty", many times the content of the treaty will give us buried resistance.

2. Many people use the same username and password for the convenience of registering on any website or app. Therefore, it is recommended that we use complex passwords when using Taobao Alipay, a website that involves personal information and money, while irrelevant forums and the like, you can stagger your passwords.

3, you can try to use a false name when you buy online, change your name can be, for cell phone number protection, carriers have also launched a small number of functions, or use the Ali trumpet APP, that is, a SIM card dual number, we can specifically create a small number for online shopping