Robi Maddison Tech 05.12.2022 09:May AM EDT

Twitter Has Released a New Web Game To Help People Understand Its Privacy Policies

Twitter has released a new browser game to assist users understand its new Privacy Policy. It is, without a doubt, a one-of-a-kind method of disseminating what might be considered boring but vital information to its millions of users.

In addition, the social media giant also updated its Privacy Policy website as part of its larger effort to make its privacy policies more open and accessible to its users

What Is Twitter Data Dash?

On May 11, Twitter announced the launch of a new web video game to help users better grasp its privacy policies. According to TechCrunch, the purpose of the game, dubbed Data Dash, is to educate people about the data that Twitter collects, how it is utilized, and what controls users have over it.

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The game, created by Momo Pixel, is part of a larger effort by Twitter to make its privacy policies more open and accessible to its users.

How Do You Play Twitter Data Dash?

TechCrunch mentioned that when you first start the game, you'll be asked to select your preferred language. Following that, you'll be able to choose a character. The game involves assisting Data, a dog, in securely navigating "PrivaCity" by evading advertisements, avoiding spamming DMs, and avoiding Twitter trolls. You'll learn more about Twitter's privacy policy and what you can do to be secure on the platform as you complete each level.

Twitter Data Dash is available to play now.

Revamped Twitter Privacy Policy Website

As per Silicon Republic report, citing the company's statement, the social media giant's privacy policy has been amended to include less "legalese" and more easily understandable language. Data collection, data use, and data sharing are now the three main elements of the revised privacy policy website. The site also has answers to frequently asked questions.

Twitter also stated that it intends to improve its privacy iconography, which are visual symbols that reflect key security and privacy settings. The platform's purpose, according to the company, is to create "standardized privacy icons" for privacy settings, similar to how the magnifying glass is a well-known icon for search operations.

English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian are among the nine languages available on the new privacy policy website and game, which launched today.

TechCrunch noted that the announcement comes only one day after Twitter unveiled a new "Copypasta and Duplicate Content" policy that clarifies how the site combats spam and duplicate content. The social media platform initially said in August 2020 that it will limit the exposure of copypasta tweets, and now it's detailing what it considers a violation and what steps it's taking to reduce the visibility of such violations.

Future of Twitter

The future of Twitter is unknown, as it has agreed to be acquired by Elon Musk for $44 billion in a deal that will turn the platform private, Silicon Republic reported. Although it is unknown whether Musk will adjust Twitter's privacy settings, the billionaire has already stated his desire to revamp the platform.