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These Apps Collect the Most Personal Data
Chances are you don't want apps collecting your personal data or sharing it without your permission, but do you actually know which ones are collecting what information? A recent study compared 200 apps to find out which services harvest the most data and the results, well, they’ll make you rethink your daily habits. We also break down why companies want your data, how much it's worth to them, and what they do with all that info.
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Can you guess the worst offenders?
A study by pCloud reveals that Facebook, Instagram, Uber Eats, and Grubhub are the worst offenders.
Some are also terrible for battery life
Ditching a few of these juice-guzzling apps could help increase your mobile battery life.
Why do apps want your data & what do they do with it?
'Private' details about your Instagram addiction, porn habits, and banking is of worldwide interest.
Because there are fewer men than women, data for men commands a slightly higher price. And 18- to 24-year-olds command top data dollars.
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