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We tested 6 popular apps to see what data they collect and share. Here's what we found
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Fusion42 · 14 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
A CBC Marketplace investigation tested six popular apps in Canada—Tim Hortons, PC Optimum, Weather Network, Facebook, Amazon, and YouTube—to determine what data they collect from users and where it is shared. The findings reveal extensive data collection practices, with some apps sharing more detailed personal information with numerous third-party companies, raising privacy concerns.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer Apps.
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You face rising scrutiny on your app's data sharing practices as public and regulatory attention grows on privacy breaches. Cut unnecessary data sharing this week to avoid triggering investigations and to keep user trust.
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