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ENCORE: Means of Control — Part 1

Politicology

CHAPTER

The Hidden Dangers of Software Development Kits in Data Collection

This chapter explores how certain software development kits (SDKs) are designed to collect excessive data within mobile applications, driven by business motives. It highlights a case of a Panamanian company that masked its government-related data collection efforts and discusses the lack of transparency that developers face when integrating such SDKs.

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