The world of messaging apps has been a hotbed of speculation lately as reports emerge suggesting that WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta (formerly Facebook), might soon introduce advertisements within its chat interface. The news has sent ripples through the tech community and privacy-conscious users, as it seems to contradict the promise made by the company when it was acquired by Meta nearly a decade ago. Back in 2014, when Meta acquired WhatsApp, one of the key assurances given to users was that the platform would remain ad-free,…
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Mobile Apps and Privacy: Study Ranks Popular Games Based on Data Collection Practices
In the digital age, it is a common practice for mobile apps to collect user data to improve their platforms and generate profits. However, the extent to which apps access and utilize user data varies. Some apps function with minimal data collection, while others gather extensive amounts of user information, which is then packaged and sold to data brokers. In a recent study, VPN service provider Surfshark has ranked the most popular mobile games based on their data-hungriness index, shedding light on their data collection practices and the sensitivity of…
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