==== Compromise of sensitive personal data

This kind of service is often used to exchange information that could include
personal information, chat logs, and other private data that users have shared
on the platform. This is called
https://gdpr.eu/eu-gdpr-personal-data/[`Personally Identifiable Information`]. +
The leaked app key could provide a gateway for unauthorized individuals to
access and misuse this data, compromising the privacy and safety of the
application users.

In many industries and locations, there are legal and compliance requirements
to protect sensitive data. If this kind of sensitive personal data gets leaked,
companies face legal consequences, penalties, or violations of privacy laws.