A "privacy scandal" refers to a situation where there is a breach or violation of someone's personal information or private data, often leading to a loss of confidentiality or a breach of trust. Full definition
Many users have had an uneasy relationship with the company, largely due to its series of privacy scandals over the years that seem to be growing more serious. (sun-sentinel.com)
But unlike other recent public appearances, he did not start off with an apology for the company's recent privacy scandal. (cnbc.com)
Just like all the other privacy scandals they've been shocked, shocked! (theverge.com)