How does this affect you?
Using our phones, we generate a lot of data - where we are, who we text and when, what we say to whom, and so much more. Many apps we download have access to more of this data than they need to serve you. And so they could track you.
Why does it matter? It's worth considering whether you'd want your apps to know -- when you get out? What hospital or club you're at? Or how you get there? What you're texting close friends about?
Using our phones, we generate a lot of data - where we are, who we text and when, what we say to whom, and so much more. Many apps we download have access to more of this data than they need to serve you. And so they could track you.
Why does it matter? It's worth considering whether you'd want your apps to know -- when you get out? What hospital or club you're at? Or how you get there? What you're texting close friends about?
What can you do about this?
20+ steps to take control of your phone data from :
What else should you know about?
You may not have, or be aware of, adequate grievance redressal mechanisms against digital abuse or harm on social media platforms.
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