Understanding Data Collection Data collection by apps forms a crucial part of how companies gather and utilize user information. Understanding this process enables us to take control of our data ...

There is one wrinkle, however. Tax companies can use your information to "produce a statistical compilation of data," according to the law governing disclosure of tax information.

Pretty much every app on the market collects some data about its users, and personal finance apps are no exception. That’s why there are so many services to help you maintain your digital ...

Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal are collecting and sharing users' data. Here's what you can do about it.

One of Kaspersky's greatest concerns is how social media apps, such as TikTok and Instagram, constantly collect data on a user’s location, browsing habits, and even voice data.

That’s a lot of data. Here’s all the data that three of Google’s biggest apps – Gmail, Chrome and its search app – collect about you and what you can do to take control.

The Chinese chatbot took the world by storm and rattled stock markets. But lost in all the attention was a focus on how the company is collecting and storing data.

Google's new Science Journal app enables you to measure light, motion, and sound, as well as data collected on external devices.

Apple today launched a new app called Surveyor, which is designed to allow users to collect data like images of street signs and roadside details to improve Apple Maps.