Madison Square Garden kept a detailed database categorizing hundreds of celebrities, including LGBTQIA labels and risk assessments. The list tracked famous attendees and Taylor Swift's wedding guests.
Madison Square Garden's database system labeled and categorized notable figures attending events at the venue, according to reporting on the company's internal records. The database included classifications such as "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and risk ratings ranging from low to high.
The list tracked hundreds of celebrities and frequent Knicks superfans, extending even to guest lists from high-profile events like Taylor Swift's wedding. The categorization system raised questions about the venue's data practices and the rationale behind maintaining such detailed classifications.
MSG is one of the world's largest entertainment venues, hosting major sports teams, concerts, and events. The discovery of the database reflects broader concerns about how companies collect, store, and categorize personal information about public figures and attendees.
The existence of such a system highlights ongoing debates around data privacy, surveillance practices at major venues, and the classification of individuals based on protected characteristics.
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