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Privacy by Architecture: Why On-Device Processing Beats Policies
A developer argues that true privacy requires architectural guarantees, not just policies. Swipe Cleaner processes all data on-device, never sending photos to servers. This approach allows users to verify privacy claims by inspecting network traffic.
Meridian48 take
The piece makes a strong case for privacy-by-design, but on-device processing isn't always feasible for complex features; the real challenge is balancing functionality with verifiable privacy.
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