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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Martyn Landi

1 in 4 children’s apps on Google Play collecting personal data from kids

As many as one in four apps aimed at children on the Google Play app store do not comply with the Information Commissioner’s Office age-appropriate design code, according to new research.

Consumer group Comparitech said its study of more than 400 children’s apps available on the store found that nearly 25% violated the ICO’s guidelines in some way – the vast majority by collecting personal data of some kind.

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