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'''{{Wplink|Twitch (service)|Twitch}}''' is an American video live-streaming service popular in video gaming, including broadcasts of e-sports competitions.{{Citation needed}} It also offers music broadcasts, creative content, and "in real life" (IRL) streams.{{Citation needed}} Twitch is operated by Twitch Interactive, a subsidiary of [[Amazon]].{{Citation needed}} | |||
==Controversies== | ==Controversies== | ||
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|Turkey fined Amazon $58,000 | |Turkey fined Amazon $58,000 | ||
|[https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/twitch-data-breach-leaves-amazon-with-major-fine TechRadar] | |[https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/twitch-data-breach-leaves-amazon-with-major-fine TechRadar] | ||
[https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2021/10/15/updates-on-the-twitch-security-incident/ Twitch Response]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021 | [https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2021/10/15/updates-on-the-twitch-security-incident/ Twitch Response]<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 Oct 2021 |title=Updates on the Twitch Security Incident |url=https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2021/10/15/updates-on-the-twitch-security-incident/ |url-status=live |access-date=27 Sep 2025 |website=Updates on the Twitch Security Incident}}</ref> | ||
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC-aTN_tv6M Brodie Robertson Review] | |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC-aTN_tv6M Brodie Robertson Review] | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROQstIBkF-8 CTV News] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROQstIBkF-8 CTV News] | ||
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==Collected | ==Collected personal information== | ||
Below is a list of all the personal information | Below is a list of all the personal information Twitch collects, which you can find on their legal sub-domain.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-18 |title=State-Specific Privacy Disclosures |url=https://legal.twitch.com/legal/state-specific-privacy-disclosures/ |url-status=live |access-date=24 Sep 2025 |publisher=Twitch Interactive, Inc.}}</ref> | ||
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==Information | ==Information disclosure== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Twitch]] | [[Category:Twitch]] | ||
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Twitch
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Legal structure | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Video Livestreaming |
| Official website | https://twitch.tv/ |
Twitch is an American video live-streaming service popular in video gaming, including broadcasts of e-sports competitions.[citation needed] It also offers music broadcasts, creative content, and "in real life" (IRL) streams.[citation needed] Twitch is operated by Twitch Interactive, a subsidiary of Amazon.[citation needed]
Controversies
| Controversy | Year | Background Info | Aftermath | Related Article | Related Video(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twitch Data Breach | 2021 | Leaked important user data and leaked twitch source
code in a 125GB torrent posted to 4chan's imageboard |
Turkey fined Amazon $58,000 | TechRadar | Brodie Robertson Review |
Collected personal information
Below is a list of all the personal information Twitch collects, which you can find on their legal sub-domain.[2]
| Individual Information | Online Information | Consumer Information |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Inference Data | |
| Alias | IP Address | Purchase Data |
| Address | Browsing History | |
| Generalized Geolocation | Search History | |
| Race | Viewing History | |
| Gender/ Gender Identity | Twitch Login | |
| Sexual Orientation | Twitch Messages | |
| Audio (Creator) | ||
| Video (Creator) |
Information disclosure
References
- ↑ "Updates on the Twitch Security Incident". Updates on the Twitch Security Incident. 15 Oct 2021. Retrieved 27 Sep 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "State-Specific Privacy Disclosures". Twitch Interactive, Inc. 2025-08-18. Retrieved 24 Sep 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)