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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 33 MIN

How much data are your mobile apps taking from you?

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Popular apps such as Facebook, TikTok and Temu say your privacy is important to them. What they do tells a different story. In this episode, we're joined by Which? Principal Researcher Andy Laughlin who reveals the results of his investigation into 20 of the most popular apps in the UK. We also discuss what you can do to limit the amount of your personal data that ends up in the hands of tech giants. Read more of our investigation & sign up for our free Tech newsletterClick here to send us an email Become a Which? Tech member Get 50% off a Which? membership

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