Each collects an astounding 86% of user data, extending beyond basic contact info to usage data, identifiers, browsing, purchase, location history, and even financial information.
Threads is the most invasive among the bunch, according to the study. Being a more recent member of the Meta family, it hasn't been subject to as much scrutiny as its more established siblings, giving it more leeway for user data collection.
Surprisingly, LinkedIn is the fifth app on this list. Despite experiencing significant data breaches in the past, the professional networking app is rarely discussed when it comes to potential online privacy threats. Still, the study reveals that while it collects about 11% less data overall than Meta apps, it still gathers more than is necessary for it to function as a service, including user data on purchases, search and location history, and financial information.
Collection
[
|
...
]