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Data Privacy Alert: Popular Apps Still Track Your Every Move – What You Need to Know

Data Privacy Alert: Popular Apps Still Track Your Every Move – What You Need to Know

Data Privacy Alert: Popular Apps Still Track Your Every Move – What You Need to Know In an age where digital interaction is constant, the silent collection of personal data by popular applications remains a pervasive concern. While many apps require certain data for functionality, such as location for weather forecasts, the extent of this collection often goes far beyond necessity, with some even selling user information to third parties. A recent analysis highlights several widely used apps notorious for…

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FTC Finalizes Sweeping Rule to Combat Deceptive Subscription Practices

FTC Finalizes Sweeping Rule to Combat Deceptive Subscription Practices

FTC Finalizes Sweeping Rule to Combat Deceptive Subscription Practices The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued final amendments to its rule governing recurring subscriptions and other negative option programs, a move designed to significantly curb widespread unfair and deceptive practices. This comprehensive update, now retitled the “Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs,” extends its reach to all negative option programs across every media, aiming to protect consumers from unwanted recurring payments. The newly finalized rule introduces several…

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