Fintech apps retain bank account data after loan repayment with no deletion option
Consumers who have fully repaid fintech loans cannot remove their linked bank account information from the platform, leaving sensitive financial credentials stored indefinitely. This forces customers to maintain a data relationship with a company they no longer have a business relationship with, creating ongoing security and privacy risks.
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