Notion App Uploads 1GB+ Daily With No User Explanation
A user discovered Notion was uploading over 1GB of data daily from their phone with no transparency about what data was being sent. This represents a severe trust and privacy breach. The issue is vendor-specific and not a market opportunity, but signals user demand for productivity apps with clear data transparency controls.
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