Understanding Data Collection Data collection by apps forms a crucial part of how companies gather and utilize user information. Understanding this process enables us to take control of our data ...

One of Kaspersky's greatest concerns is how social media apps, such as TikTok and Instagram, constantly collect data on a user’s location, browsing habits, and even voice data.

Pretty much every app on the market collects some data about its users, and personal finance apps are no exception. That’s why there are so many services to help you maintain your digital ...

Many apps you use every day are highly invasive—but you don't have to make it easy for companies and data brokers to obtain and use your information.

Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal are collecting and sharing users' data. Here's what you can do about it.

There is one wrinkle, however. Tax companies can use your information to "produce a statistical compilation of data," according to the law governing disclosure of tax information.

The Chinese chatbot took the world by storm and rattled stock markets. But lost in all the attention was a focus on how the company is collecting and storing data.

South Korea's spy agency has accused Chinese AI app DeepSeek of "excessively" collecting personal data and using all input data to train itself, and questioned the app's responses to questions ...

Apple today launched a new app called Surveyor, which is designed to allow users to collect data like images of street signs and roadside details to improve Apple Maps.