Why the ‘privacy by design’ approach to mobile apps isn’t enough

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By The ConversationAug 12, 2021, 8:40 am183 pts
The mobile apps installed on our smartphones are one of the biggest threats to our digital privacy. They are capable of collecting vast amounts of personal data, often highly sensitive. The consent model on which privacy laws are based doesn’t work. App users remain concerned about privacy, as a recent survey…

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