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"Over 90% of apps exploit user data beyond app functionality” Surfshark ranked a load of fitness apps like Strava, Fitbit and Apple Fitness based on how much data they collect — here's how to protect your privacy
- Surfshark's analysis ranks Fitbit, Strava, and Nike Training Club as the most data-hungry fitness apps.
- The report suggests some data is collected beyond what is needed for app functionality.
- The study highlights that some apps share data for tracking with third parties.
- Fitness apps can collect sensitive data such as health, biometric, or fertility information.
- The report urges users to review app permissions and consider separate accounts.
- The piece notes Fitbit’s data practices relate to its Google-backed ownership and privacy concerns.
- Strava’s privacy issues have included exposing military bases via heatmaps.
- Nike Training Club collects a notable amount of data, including sensitive information.
- Centr is described as the least invasive among the evaluated apps.
- Surfshark notes the importance of privacy protections amid the interconnected app ecosystem.
- The article provides five privacy tips, including limiting permissions and enabling multi-factor authentication.
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