10 Popular Apps
with Serious Privacy Issues
X (Twitter)*
Collects and shares a lot of user data for advertising purposes.
Known for extensive data collection and sharing practices.
TikTok
Concerns about data collection practices and potential ties to the Chinese government.
Similar to Facebook, it collects extensive user data and shares it with third parties.
Though it offers end-to-end encryption, it shares metadata and other information with Facebook.
Google Maps
Tracks and stores detailed location data and search history.
Zoom
Had several privacy issues, including data sharing with Facebook and inadequate encryption practices.
Known for collecting extensive professional and personal data.
Tracks user activity and shares data with third parties for advertising.
Snapchat
Collects a wide range of personal data, including location and usage information.
*I only access X (Twitter) through the Vanadium browser on GrapheneOS or LibreWolf on desktop.