Soo...Tencent completely owns GGG?

What data?
What exactly is your concern, that they see your browser history? that you copy-paste SC builds? they see your GTX970 with outdated drivers on a outdated Win10?

What exactly is so precious, considered important, in your data?

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Do you use Youtube? Your data is out there.
Do you use discord? Your data is out there.
Honestly if you have a cellphone, your data is out there.

People have this anti china mentality in recent years citing data concerns, meanwhile almost all of the shit in your home is made in china or made using parts from china. It's a weak excuse and fake outrage for something that you don't actually care enough about to avoid.

I'll tell you a secret, you know how some countries have laws in place that say they can't illegally spy on their citizens, or you have to give consent to use this or that data? Those same countries can simply acquire the data from another country with looser laws or a 3rd party doing it illegally presenting as legitimate. Your stuff is out there, you want proof?

https://haveibeenpwned.com

Go ahead and type any email address you've used in the last 10-20 years and see how many data breaches they've been involved in or how many pastes they exist in somewhere on the internet. I'm tired of this ridiculous talking point all the time from people who don't even understand what they're saying.

Everyone has a price. Heck, I just dropped $60 on this game!

You should accept company a punching you in the face because company b is punching you in the face xD

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Tyrion2#1155 wrote:

Does that mean tencent gets all our data since they are not considered a "third party" anymore?

What data are you talking about? You ingame metrics, chars, playtime, login locations (at least based on IP), pc setup etc? yeah sure to a degree. Do they care about it? not really, its not that marketable, not many would care to buy that kind of information. Also there are European laws to consider when actually using this type of data. Not that the Chinese (or US to be frank) care much about them, but the company could get sued for some billions, which may be an unnecessary risk for absolutely no gain.

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Tyrion2#1155 wrote:

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TiG3rJaX#5952 wrote:

No, there is no difference because you are "whining" when you are complaining about getting "all your data". If you didn't add the last part then it would have been just a question. But the part where you complain or whine about your data then you are not asking a simple question anymore. Also, this has been asked a million times and answered the same way. VPN only helps so much it is not guaranteed. Data breaches happen. Like many others have said if you use anything like Google or Meta etc they already have it. Unless you are doing something illegal why are you worried? You can track your SSN and bank accounts etc. So what is the big deal?

Please quote the part where I "complained".

You think you can simply assume I use google or meta or something else and think thats an argument? Did I write I use that?

"Unless you are doing something illegal why are you worried?"
Lmao...I really hope you would understand how stupid that is.

I never said its "a big deal", I simply asked IF tencent now gets all data because GGGs privacy policy stated they dont give your data to a "third party", but if tencent owns GGG, they are not a "third party" anymore.

I have already explained it in my first post. If you can not understand it then there is another problem. There is nothing stupid about what I said. Unless you are doing what I said. Because you still haven't given a reason on why or what data is scaring you. So cry more. Go play another game if you like.

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TiG3rJaX#5952 wrote:

I have already explained it in my first post. If you can not understand it then there is another problem. There is nothing stupid about what I said. Unless you are doing what I said. Because you still haven't given a reason on why or what data is scaring you. So cry more. Go play another game if you like.

You have assumed, thats it.
I have not said that anything scares me, thats just you assuming, again.

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Game data is not the point. Because all your data are already buyable among all information companies around the world. If you don't find abusement of your own private data, that's only because you (also me) are not important. Welcome to the info era, babeeeee!
Will Tencent conduct the game development or shovel pay-to-win content into the game as they did in the Chinese version, that's the point.
As a Chinese gamer playing games for quite a long time, I don't like Tencent. It's like a slightly better version than Vivendi. But so far I see no problem in POE development. So, enjoy the game before it's havestable (hope never).
POE2 let's gooooooo

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bauermayers#4660 wrote:

Oh, that again...

Don't worry, tencent only cares about the Chinese version of POE.

As for "getting all our data" I find it hilarious people whining about this when it's a Chinese company, but are ok when it's western companies like Meta and Google.

Lol who thinks it's ok for meta and google to have our data? I'm not ok with that, and yes a foreign entity having access to our data is probably a lot worse. There is a difference between having to deal with it and being ok with it.

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shadowthedead#5607 wrote:

What data?
What exactly is your concern, that they see your browser history? that you copy-paste SC builds? they see your GTX970 with outdated drivers on a outdated Win10?

What exactly is so precious, considered important, in your data?

Elaborate

The concern isn't necessarily about the data itself or its "importance" to anyone—it’s about the principle of ownership and autonomy over personal information. Companies, regardless of their intentions, shouldn’t be entitled to access, analyze, or monetize someone’s data without explicit consent, simply because they can.

Whether it’s a browser history, gaming preferences, or system specs, the issue lies in the precedent that unchecked data collection sets. It normalizes invasive practices and builds systems where personal privacy is no longer respected or valued. Over time, this fosters a culture where individuals lose control over their digital presence and, by extension, their personal agency.

It’s not about hiding something; it’s about drawing a line. Data, no matter how trivial or mundane, belongs to the individual, not the company. Ensuring that companies operate with this respect safeguards not just privacy, but also the foundational trust required for a functional and ethical digital society.

Your comment highlights the unfortunate lack of critical thinking that some gamers often display.