MENSTRUAL TRACKING APP DATA IS A ‘GOLD MINE' FOR ADVERTISERS THAT RISKS WOMEN'S SAFETY

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Researchers from the University of Cambridge highlight the risks associated with cycle tracking apps (CTAs) and broad data collection practices. CTAs regularly collect and sell sensitive data on women's cycles to advertisers and tech giants without user consent. The researchers are calling on governments to create non-profit, public CTAs or at least require CTAs to offer fine-grained data collection approvals.