PSA for anyone with public wishlists on Amazon, they’re making some changes that might reveal your shipping address. 404 has a write up with more info
Amazon is allowing gift senders to choose items from third-party sellers, which could open recipients up to new privacy risks.
This IS really bad - people are going to be doxxed, people are going to be stalked. This is a privacy nightmare.
Basically:
Amazon allows public wishlists for individuals, previously fulfilled through Amazon. This was a fairly private way to receive items anonymously from donors/fans/people online
Amazon is now allowing these lists to be fulfilled by third-party sellers.
Amazon will provide your name and address to said third party sellers
Third party sellers may or may not post tracking updates (aka: your address) to the person who ORDERED the item from your wishlist
Third party delivery companies may also post their delivery photos - of your front door and house number - and send them to the person who ordered the gift.
If you use public Amazon wishlists, turn them private or remove your address. The only private way to use these going forward will be via PO box (unless they roll back this change).
























