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Twitter Details Its Updated Privacy Policy in Game Form

And it doesn't really explain anything

By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on May 11, 2022 01:45PM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Social Media Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Twitter has unveiled its updated (and allegedly clarified) Privacy Policy, along with a game you can play in your web browser that's meant to explain the more complex elements. Privacy on Twitter is important to a lot of people, which is probably why Twitter Safety announced the updates to its policy on the platform directly. According to Twitter, the goal was to make the new policy easier for the average person to parse by reducing the amount of legal jargon and using clearer language. It's also released Twitter Data Dash—a browser-based game you can play that's supposed to help people better understand the more complicated elements of the policy. Westend61 / Getty Images Twitter Data Dash, as a game, is a mechanically simple affair that themes each level after a different aspect of using the social media platform. Jump over ads, avoid unwanted direct messages while opening the ones you do want, and so on. A text box appears at the start of each section to explain the goal and how it connects to Twitter, then you're off to collect bones while finding other items or avoiding obstacles. Though the game is really more of a cartoonish depiction of using Twitter as a service—not any kind of descriptor of the privacy policy. For those details, you're better off going over the updated website. It explains what data is collected, how it uses that data, how your information is shared, how long data is stored, what you can do to control your information, and legal rights. The new privacy policy is in effect as of today, and Twitter Data Dash is publicly available now. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Can I Play Nintendo 3DS Games on the Wii U? What To Look For in a Gaming Laptop 9 Best Websites for Playing Free Online Games How to Get a Free Zoho Email Account What to Look For in a Gaming PC How to Delete a Twitter Account Permanently Filler: A Simple and Addictive Free Online Game Video Game Emulators: What You Need to Know How to Get Verified on Twitter With a Hack How to Get Verified on Twitter How to Check if a Computer Can Run a Game Pac-Man: How to Play the Online Game The 12 Best Games for Chromebook in 2022 The 5 Best Private Web Browsers of 2022 How to Delete Clubhouse App Account How to Play Among Us Online Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies