Impact of Stalkerware on Privacy and Surveillance

Stalkerware, a type of software marketed as parental control tools, is used by individuals, mostly insecure partners, to monitor and spy on others. Its use extends beyond spying on children to tracking partners and individuals in their surroundings. The industry capitalizes on insecurity and control dynamics, leading to obsessive surveillance behaviors. The apps' invasive features include tracking locations, messages, and photos without consent, heightening control in relationships and causing potential harm.