Diamante KYC Leak: Privacy Risks Explained

Summary

In the DIAM server this announcement warns members about the real privacy cost of KYC databases after a mass data leak. It explains that passwords can be changed but passports, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and financial identity cannot, creating long-term harm. The message underscores that KYC has delivered little upside while exposing users to serious risk.

A leaked password can be changed.

A leaked passport, address, phone number, date of birth, and financial identity cannot.

That is the real privacy cost of KYC databases: https://x.com/mzeller/status/2098662798158954690

Woke up to all my data leaked by @Revolut.

Sharp reminder that KYC hasn’t produced meaningful upside and has put many in harm’s way.
Diamante KYC Leak: Privacy Risks Explained
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