Viral LinkedIn post recounts horror as ‘Swiggy employee’ stalks ex-girlfriend via the app

Bengaluru-based brand marketer Rupal Madhup on Monday shared a chilling story about her friend’s harrowing experience with digital stalking, sparking widespread concern about data privacy. According to Rupal’s post, her friend met a man who worked at Swiggy on the dating app Bumble. After the relationship ended, the man allegedly misused his access to Swiggy’s systems to monitor his whereabouts through food delivery orders.

He would send alarming messages based on her location, including questioning her movements at odd hours or even asking personal questions like, “Why don’t you order at your house at 2 a.m.? Where are you?”, “What are you doing in Chennai?” ​​and “Ordering chocolates, are you on your period?”

The disturbing part? The woman realized the man was using Swiggy data to track her every move, sparking outrage over the potential misuse of confidential customer information.

It should be noted here that there is no way to prove the veracity of the post, or Swiggy’s involvement in the case. The company has not yet commented on the development.

How are internet users reacting?

The post quickly went viral, racking up more than 895 likes and 150 comments within hours. Many urged the woman to take legal action against Swiggy and her ex. One commentator, Gaurav Behl, highlighted that companies like Swiggy typically enforce strict privacy policies, making it unlikely for employees to access user data without violating internal protocols.

“Swiggy, like most technology companies, employs strict privacy policies and security measures to protect user data. It is highly unlikely that an individual employee, regardless of their level of access, could use customer data for personal reasons without violating internal protocols or facing serious consequences. in these companies are typically monitored to prevent unauthorized access and privacy violations are taken seriously, often resulting in strict disciplinary action or legal consequences,” commented Behl.

Others, like Sanghamitra Khatu, expressed outrage at the lack of safeguards in place, stating that the woman should contact Swiggy leadership and potentially take legal action.

Poulumi Roy, another commenter, shared her own experiences of feeling insecure due to data privacy breaches on other apps like Mygate and NoBroker, drawing attention to India’s weak cybersecurity laws. “I still experience this situation through apps like Mygate, No Broker etc. This is not a forum to discuss personal situations so I keep my experience to myself. In short, our data is not safe, cyber bullying is common and affects mental health. It’s weird to always look over your shoulder. Cybersecurity laws in our country are weak,” Roy wrote.

The incident has raised new concerns about the security of personal data in the digital age, especially how it can be weaponized in the wrong hands. With growing public demand for stricter privacy measures, this case has sparked conversations around cybersecurity, with many calling for stronger consumer protections.