Vague Complaint About Google Docs App Data Privacy and Security
A user posted an unclear complaint claiming the Google Docs app retains unwanted data and exposes their network and SIM card to hackers. The claim lacks specificity or corroboration and does not describe an actionable, verifiable problem.
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