Chinese Apps Gobbling Up Your Data: Privacy Alert or Just Another Day Online?
In a twist that surprises absolutely no one, a new study shows that TikTok and Alibaba are among the top Chinese apps collecting and sharing user data in the U.S. These “data-hungry” apps are practically hoarding user info like it’s the last bag of chips at a party.
Hot Take:
Are you tired of apps knowing you better than your own mother? Well, buckle up, because the newest study from Incogni has revealed that your favorite foreign apps are collecting more data than a nosy neighbor. From TikTok to Alibaba, these apps are gobbling up your personal information like it’s Thanksgiving dinner, and they’re not shy about sharing it either. So, if you’re wondering why your spam folder is as crowded as a Black Friday sale, this might be your answer. Welcome to 2025, where apps know your deepest secrets, and privacy is just a nostalgic concept!
Key Points:
– Incogni’s study reveals that most popular foreign apps in the US aggressively collect user data.
– Over half of the top 10 apps are owned by Chinese companies.
– Chinese apps are found to collect 18 types of data on average from each user.
– TikTok is the biggest data hoarder, collecting 24 types of data.
– Data collected is often used for targeted advertising and shared with third parties.