"Jan Penfrat, a digital policy expert, says that many of the big tech companies want to "make it as difficult as possible for users and regulatory authorities to understand what data is gathered on our devices by which players, and for what purpose."
Penfrat works for European Digital Rights (EDRi), a European network of NGOs and experts that campaigns to defend fundamental rights and freedoms in the digital realm.
We all know what it's like: An app, a messenger service, for example, is quickly installed, and when it asks if it has permission to use personal data, users will often just click "yes."
Phone numbers are stored on servers — without approval
But the devil is in the detail."
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First seen: 2026-09-11 ·
Last seen: 2026-09-11 ·
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