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YouTube insider access tied to massive leaks
A Google employee was linked to a 2017 Nintendo leak.
This has added to concerns over the kind of access Google employees have to videos before they go live, an issue highlighted in recent reports from Insider Gaming ’s Tom Henderson and 404 Media. “Former TVC [temporary vendor contractor] download video with admin account, and shared unreleased Nintendo feature with friend.” The entry also reportedly said the incident was “non-intentional.” In a statement to The Verge, Google spokesperson Matt Bryant says every flag reported by 404 Media “was reviewed and resolved at that time.” However, the company didn’t elaborate on what it does to prevent employees from accessing and leaking content early.
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