Social media apps that aggressively harvest user data

Both domestic and foreign technology companies collect vast amounts of Americans’ personal data through mobile applications, according to Incogni. Some apps leverage data for marketing and advertising purposes, feeding algorithms to calculate optimal prices based on consumer behavior, often leading to unwanted spending. Other apps share user data with unnamed third parties, increasing the risk of breaches with every additional recipient. Additionally, there is the threat of government appropriation of this data. Recently, foreign-owned apps … More →

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