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|infobox_4_value=https://discord.com | |infobox_4_value=https://discord.com | ||
|description='''Discord''' is a proprietary VoIP and instant-messaging platform developed by Discord Inc. (formerly Hammer & Chisel, Inc.) co-founded by | |description='''Discord''' is a proprietary VoIP and instant-messaging platform developed by Discord Inc. (formerly Hammer & Chisel, Inc.) co-founded by Jason Citron and Stanislav Vishnevskiy.<ref>{{Cite web |first=Guadalupe |last=Gonzalez |title=There Are 2.6 Billion Online Gamers in the World. This Startup Just May Connect Them All |url=https://www.inc.com/guadalupe-gonzalez/30-under-30-2018-discord.html |website=Inc. |date=3 May 2018 |access-date=13 Jul 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503131556/https://www.inc.com/guadalupe-gonzalez/30-under-30-2018-discord.html |archive-date=3 May 2018}}</ref> Launched in 2015, the service has grown to over 150 million monthly active users as of 2025. While primarily marketed toward gamers, Discord has expanded to serve various communities and use cases.<ref name="about-company">{{Cite web |title=About Discord <nowiki>|</nowiki> Our Mission and Values |url=https://discord.com/company/ |website=Discord |date=15 Apr 2024 |access-date=13 Jul 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250608013037/https://discord.com/company | ||
|archive-date=8 Jun 2025}}</ref> | |||
|summary_privacy_1=Collects extensive user data including messages, voice communications, and server participation.<ref name="privacy-policy"> | |summary_privacy_1=Collects extensive user data including messages, voice communications, and server participation.<ref name="privacy-policy">{{Cite web |title=Discord Privacy Policy |url=https://discord.com/privacy/ |website=Discord |date=15 Mar 2024 |access-date=13 Jul 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315203153/https://discord.com/privacy/ |archive-date=15 Mar 2024}}</ref> | ||
|summary_privacy_2=Claims broad rights to user-generated content through terms of service.<ref name="terms-of-service"> | |summary_privacy_2=Claims broad rights to user-generated content through terms of service.<ref name="terms-of-service">{{Cite web |title=Discord's Terms of Service |url=https://discord.com/terms/ |website=Discord |date=15 Mar 2024 |access-date=13 Jul 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240316081924/https://discord.com/terms/ |archive-date=16 Mar 2024}}</ref> | ||
|summary_privacy_3=May store deleted messages for undefined periods.<ref name="privacy-policy" /> | |summary_privacy_3=May store deleted messages for undefined periods.<ref name="privacy-policy" /> | ||
|summary_privacy_4=Retains personal information until deemed "no longer needed" with unclear retention periods.<ref name="privacy-policy" /> | |summary_privacy_4=Retains personal information until deemed "no longer needed" with unclear retention periods.<ref name="privacy-policy" /> | ||
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|summary_privacy_8=Maintains logs of IP addresses and device information.<ref name="privacy-policy" /> | |summary_privacy_8=Maintains logs of IP addresses and device information.<ref name="privacy-policy" /> | ||
|summary_freedom_1=Mandatory [[Forced Arbitration|binding arbitration]] with [[class action|class-action]] waiver for U.S. users (Started May | |summary_freedom_1=Mandatory [[Forced Arbitration|binding arbitration]] with [[class action|class-action]] waiver for U.S. users (Started 15 May 2024).<ref name="terms-of-service" /> | ||
|summary_freedom_2=Users grant perpetual, transferable license to their content.<ref name="terms-of-service" /> | |summary_freedom_2=Users grant perpetual, transferable license to their content.<ref name="terms-of-service" /> | ||
|summary_freedom_3=Users must accept broad terms of service that allow unilateral changes.<ref name="terms-of-service" /> | |summary_freedom_3=Users must accept broad terms of service that allow unilateral changes.<ref name="terms-of-service" /> | ||
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|summary_transparency_2=Vague about specific data retention time frames.<ref name="privacy-policy" /> | |summary_transparency_2=Vague about specific data retention time frames.<ref name="privacy-policy" /> | ||
|summary_transparency_3=Privacy policy written in relatively clear language compared to industry standards.<ref name="privacy-policy" /> | |summary_transparency_3=Privacy policy written in relatively clear language compared to industry standards.<ref name="privacy-policy" /> | ||
|summary_transparency_4=Provides clear community guidelines with defined enforcement procedures.<ref name="community-guidelines"> | |summary_transparency_4=Provides clear community guidelines with defined enforcement procedures.<ref name="community-guidelines">{{Cite web |title=Discord Community Guidelines |url=https://discord.com/guidelines/ |website=Discord |date=15 Mar 2024 |access-date=13 Jul 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315223754/https://discord.com/guidelines/ |archive-date=15 Mar 2024}}</ref> | ||
|summary_transparency_5=Limited transparency regarding content moderation decisions.<ref name="community-guidelines" /> | |summary_transparency_5=Limited transparency regarding content moderation decisions.<ref name="community-guidelines" /> | ||
*Server ban appeals process lacks transparency<ref name="community-guidelines" /> | *Server ban appeals process lacks transparency.<ref name="community-guidelines" /> | ||
|summary_transparency_6=Limited disclosure of recommendation algorithm factors.<ref name="privacy-policy" /> | |summary_transparency_6=Limited disclosure of recommendation algorithm factors.<ref name="privacy-policy" /> | ||
|summary_transparency_7=No clear disclosure of how content is used for platform improvement.<ref name="privacy-policy" /> | |summary_transparency_7=No clear disclosure of how content is used for platform improvement.<ref name="privacy-policy" /> | ||
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|incidents_1_title=FTC data collection investigation | |incidents_1_title=FTC data collection investigation | ||
|incidents_1_date=Sep. 2024 | |incidents_1_date=Sep. 2024 | ||
|incidents_1_text=In September 2024, the [[Federal Trade Commission]] (FTC) released a comprehensive report examining Discord's data-collection practices as part of a broader investigation into social-media platforms.<ref> | |incidents_1_text=In September 2024, the [[Federal Trade Commission]] (FTC) released a comprehensive report examining Discord's data-collection practices as part of a broader investigation into social-media platforms.<ref>{{Cite web |first= | ||
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|title=A Look Behind the Screens: Examining the Data Practices of Social Media and Video Streaming Services |url=https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/Social-Media-6b-Report-9-11-2024.pdf |website=Federal Trade Commission |date=11 Sep 2024 |access-date=13 Jul 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919133855/https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/Social-Media-6b-Report-9-11-2024.pdf |archive-date=19 Sep 2024}}</ref> | |||
The investigation revealed Discord collects extensive user data, including: | The investigation revealed Discord collects extensive user data, including: | ||
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*Mental health and emotional impact | *Mental health and emotional impact | ||
The FTC concluded that Discord's data practices created unacceptable risks for users, particularly minors, and called for significant reforms to the platform's privacy protection measures.<ref>Tolentino, | The FTC concluded that Discord's data practices created unacceptable risks for users, particularly minors, and called for significant reforms to the platform's privacy protection measures.<ref>{{cite web |first=Daysia |last=Tolentino |title=Social media companies engaged in 'vast surveillance,' FTC finds, calling status quo 'unacceptable' |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/social-media-companies-engaged-vast-surveillance-ftc-finds-calling-sta-rcna171814 |website=NBC News |date=19 Sep 2024 |access-date=13 Jul 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919171049/https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/social-media-companies-engaged-vast-surveillance-ftc-finds-calling-sta-rcna171814 |archive-date=19 Sep 2024}}</ref> | ||
|incidents_2_title=Introduction of forced arbitration | |incidents_2_title=Introduction of forced arbitration | ||
|incidents_2_date=Mar. 2024 | |incidents_2_date=Mar. 2024 | ||
|incidents_2_text=In March 2024, Discord users were notified via email that [[Forced Arbitration|forced arbitration]] would be added to the [[Terms of Service|terms of service]] | |incidents_2_text=In March 2024, Discord users were notified via email that [[Forced Arbitration|forced arbitration]] would be added to the [[Terms of Service|terms of service]] effective 15 April 2024. Users could opt out by sending an 'opt-out notice' to [email protected] within the thirty days preceding 15 April 2024, or registration of their first account.<ref name="terms-of-service" /> | ||
|incidents_3_title=Child safety concerns | |incidents_3_title=Child safety concerns | ||
|incidents_3_date=Jun. 2023 | |incidents_3_date=Jun. 2023 | ||
|incidents_3_text=An | |incidents_3_text=An {{Wplink|NBC News}} investigation in June 2023<ref>{{Cite web |first=Ben |last=Goggin |title=Child predators are using Discord, a popular app among teens, for sextortion and abductions |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/discord-child-safety-social-platform-challenges-rcna89769 |website=NBC News |date=21 Jun 2023 |access-date=13 Jul 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230621152318/https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/discord-child-safety-social-platform-challenges-rcna89769 |archive-date=21 Jun 2023}}</ref> uncovered widespread child-safety issues on Discord, revealing systemic problems with the platform's user protection measures. | ||
Investigators identified 35 separate cases where adults were criminally charged with "kidnapping, grooming, or sexual assault" involving contacts initiated through Discord. Additionally, 165 criminal prosecutions involving the sharing of child sexual exploitation material on the platform were documented. | Investigators identified 35 separate cases where adults were criminally charged with "kidnapping, grooming, or sexual assault" involving contacts initiated through Discord. Additionally, 165 criminal prosecutions involving the sharing of child sexual exploitation material on the platform were documented. | ||
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