Mobile App Privacy Analysis at Scale

Explore a comprehensive analysis of mobile app privacy practices in this 22-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2019. Delve into research conducted by Serge Egelman from the University of California, Berkeley, and the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) on the privacy behaviors of over 80,000 popular Android apps. Discover how mobile apps track and profile users, often contradicting user expectations and public disclosures. Learn about potential violations of privacy regulations and the marketplace for user data that many consumers are unaware of. Gain insights into the responsibilities of mobile app developers, third-party service providers, and regulators in improving privacy on mobile platforms. Understand the importance of proactive auditing tools for compliance and the need for better communication of privacy practices to users.