UpWork is a freelancing platform that connects businesses with remote workers. It is headquartered in Mountain View, California and was founded in 2015. The company has been the subject of criticism for its allegedly low pay and poor working conditions for freelancers.
In February 2018, the New York Times published an article critical of UpWork, entitled “Does UpWork Share Your Address?”. The article claimed that UpWork had been sharing the addresses of its freelancers with clients without their consent, and that this had led to instances of harassment and stalking.
UpWork has denied these claims, stating that it only shares addresses with clients who have been verified and who have a legitimate need for them. The company has also said that it takes measures to protect the safety of its freelancers, such as allowing them to set up anonymous profiles and only sharing contact information once a project has been agreed upon.
Despite these assurances, many freelancers remain concerned about the safety of using UpWork. Some have even decided to stop using the platform altogether.
So does UpWork share your address? It depends on who you ask. But what is clear is that the company is facing criticism from many of its users over its handling of personal data.
