Common Sense Media released a report on its findings from a review of the privacy practices for the most popular streaming applications and devices. The review found a majority of the services and devices examined do not sufficiently protect consumers, especially children. "The companies behind streaming apps must do more to protect kids' privacy, from providing stronger parental controls to establishing specific policies for kids," the advocacy group wrote.
Privacy of Streaming Apps and Devices: Watching TV that watches us
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