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3sat documentary examines how apps sell location data

Original: 07.10.2026 , 20:15h, Jetzt in 3Sat Gefährliche Apps – Im Netz der Datenhändler Was viele Nutzer wissen: Die Apps auf ihr

The German broadcaster 3sat aired the documentary 'Gefährliche Apps – Im Netz der Datenhändler' on 7 October 2026 at 20:15. The programme reports that apps on mobile phones collect detailed location data, and that much of this information ends up with data brokers and advertising companies, often without users realising it. Viewers are discussing how little awareness there is about where this data goes.

Why now: The documentary aired on German television and is prompting discussion about privacy and data brokers.

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