The apps you use: What They Know, What They Share

Some of the most popular free apps are quietly harvesting more of your personal data than you realize. The Data Hungry Apps infographic is a 1-page printable or digital resource that highlights which types of data your favorite apps may be collecting—like location, browsing habits, search history, and financial details—and which of them are known to share that data. With eye-opening stats and an easy-to-read layout, it’s the perfect starting point for employees, students, and families to rethink how they use mobile apps and protect their digital privacy.

Ideas for How to Use This Resource

• Add to a data privacy awareness campaign
• Include in parent outreach kits or school digital citizenship programs
• Distribute through company intranet or cybersecurity newsletters
• Use during National Data Privacy Week or other awareness events
• Supplement employee onboarding or security refreshers