Shopping apps request intrusive data permissions, report finds

A new study by Cybernews has revealed that many popular shopping apps request access to sensitive user data, raising concerns over privacy as the holiday shopping season begins. The analysis covered 71 shopping apps on the Google Play Store, uncovering a pattern of intrusive permissions that could lead to significant privacy risks.

The report highlights the Tata Neu app, developed by India's Tata Group, as the most intrusive.