Spotify is facing widespread privacy controversy as users accuse the music streaming service of making their private playlists public without their consent. This issue has drawn attention to a possible recurring privacy problem, similar to a flagged incident in March.
The controversy emerged when users reported the unexpected change on Twitter and Spotify’s community forums, with some claiming that their private playlists, initially marked as private upon creation, were suddenly made public without their knowledge or permission.
Among those affected are music curators who use Spotify professionally, finding that their playlists, previously private, were now accessible to the public. Users questioned why this happened and sought a way to revert the playlists to private status. In March, a user proposed a theory suggesting that what was formerly known as ‘private’ and ‘public’ playlists were now all categorized as ‘public’, leading to confusion and possible privacy issues.
However, Spotify users argue that their recent experiences indicate a different issue, asserting that their playlists were genuinely private before being made public without their consent.
Despite Spotify’s response in March, stating that the platform doesn’t make bulk changes to playlist settings unless requested by the user, users remain concerned about the extent and implications of the privacy breach. The root cause of the issue remains unclear, leaving uncertainty about whether the incidents in March and the recent allegations are linked or separate.
As the controversy unfolds, users demand answers and reassurance from Spotify regarding the security of their private data and playlists.
