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School apps harvesting children's data within seconds
Published 1 day, 8 hours ago
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A UNSW-led study reveals that nearly 90% of educational apps endorsed by state education departments immediately begin transmitting students' sensitive information to third parties within seconds of opening. The platforms collect metadata including location, usage patterns, age, and interests without proper privacy impact assessments or parental consent. Cyber security expert Susan McLean calls for rigorous privacy reviews of all educational apps and greater transparency from schools about data collection practices.
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