Dangerous Apps: How They Trade Your Data

Synopsis

Smartphone apps collect user data under the guise of confidentiality and anonymity, yet this information is often sold in a vast global marketplace. The Data Broker Files investigation, conducted by a team of German journalists, exposes a lucrative and largely unregulated industry that compromises individual privacy. By revealing the mechanisms behind data trading, the investigation highlights the significant risks posed to personal information in an increasingly digital world. This documentary sheds light on the urgent need for regulatory measures in data protection.