EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 9 MIN
Why Your Data Privacy Depends on Third-Party Code
from The Privacy Podcast with Fexingo: Data Protection, GDPR, and Digital Privacy Rights · host Fexingo
In this episode of The Privacy Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a hidden threat to your personal data: third-party software libraries embedded in websites and apps. They dissect the 2024 breach of a popular analytics script called 'TrackMe' that compromised thousands of sites simultaneously, and explain why 'supply chain privacy' is the next frontier for regulators. Using the analogy of a building's hidden pipes, they reveal how one insecure snippet of code can leak your location, browsing history, and device data without the website owner even knowing. The hosts also discuss the EU's new Cyber Resilience Act and what it means for developers and users alike. A must-listen for anyone who thinks a padlock icon means they're safe. #ThirdPartyCode #SupplyChainPrivacy #DataBreach #Privacy #GDPR #CyberResilienceAct #TrackMe #AnalyticsScript #WebSecurity #AppSecurity #DataLeak #Tech #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #PrivacyPodcast #DataProtection #DigitalRights Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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