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= Streisand effect
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The Streisand effect is a phenomenon where attempts to hide, remove, or censor information only serve to draw more attention to it. The term is named after singer and actress Barbra Streisand, who in 2003 attempted to suppress photos of her residence in California. Her legal actions to protect her privacy inadvertently publicized the photos even more widely, leading to greater media coverage and attention.