Craigslist tries to keep your data safe but is not promising that it will succeed, meaning there is no enforceable security guarantee.
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This language limits Craigslist's liability in the event of a data breach, and means users cannot rely on a contractual security commitment when entrusting the platform with personal and financial information.
Personal data you share with Craigslist, including your name, phone number, address, and payment information, is stored without a formal security guarantee, which is relevant context in the event of a data breach or unauthorized access incident.
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"We make good faith efforts to store data securely, but can make no guarantees.Excerpt from Craigslist's Privacy Policy
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This language limits Craigslist's liability in the event of a data breach, and means users cannot rely on a contractual security commitment when entrusting the platform with personal and financial information.
Personal data you share with Craigslist, including your name, phone number, address, and payment information, is stored without a formal security guarantee, which is relevant context in the event of a data breach or unauthorized access incident.
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