As the year comes to a close, it’s useful to look back and reflect on the trends that defined 2024. One thing that definitely hasn’t changed is the extent to which apps harvest our personal data for corporate gain.
While some data collection is necessary to provide core services, many apps go well beyond what’s required, collecting data from every aspect of our lives so data brokers can pester us with eerie targeted ads. The result? Our personal information ends up vulnerable to data breaches, abuse, and outright spying.
