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A new study shows that 60% of apps used by schools share personal data with third party companies. The study also shows that out of the two smartphone software, Android is more likely to share data than iOS.
Android Apps Share Data
The research comes from Me2B Alliance, a non-profit group describing itself as focused on respectful technology.
The study found that Android apps were three times more likely to share a user s personal data with third parties, and iOS is less risky.
Of the 44 apps found sharing student data, 73% of them were Android apps. Also, Android apps were much more likely to send data to third parties labeled either high risk or very high risk.