A study revealed that at least 20 of 34 popular Android apps are sending user’s sensitive data to Facebook without consent.
At least 20 out of 34 popular Android apps are sending user’s sensitive information to Facebook without consent, a Privacy International study revealed.
The study revealed that popular Android apps including TripAdvisor and Skyscanner are sending sensitive data to online social media and social networking platform Facebook without users’ permission.
The Shared data includes analytics data sent on launching the app like Android users’ unique identification.
This happening follows an earlier report that said Facebook collected sensitive data from dating apps like Tinder.
Facebook has been subject to several litigation cases over the years. Criticism of Facebook relates to how Facebook’s Market dominance has led to international media coverage and significant reporting of its shortcomings.
Noteworthy issues include internet privacy, such as its use of a widespread “like” button on third-party websites tracking users, possible indefinite records of User Information, automatic facial recognition software, and its role in the workplace, including employer-employee account disclosure.
Criticisms against the Facebook are varied, including:
- Facebook surveillance of users and non-Facebook users
- Accusations of Facebook ignoring the theft (and profit made) of content from YouTUbers
- Trolling pages
- Mining User Data
