 Exodus Privacy logo | |
| Initial release | November 24, 2017 |
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| Operating system | Android |
| Website | exodus-privacy |
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| Formation | October 21, 2017 |
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| Type | Nonprofit |
| Website | exodus-privacy |
Exodus Privacy is a website and mobile app that checks permission and tracker count of different apps and gives them according privacy rankings. It develops a platform for analyzing applications Android which lists the trackers present on the apps. Exodus Privacy scans APK's using Google Play or F-droid app identifiers and then scanning it for trackers.
Features
editExodus Privacy is also a platform designed to analyze the privacy practices of Android applications. It provides users with information about the data an app collects, the trackers it employs, and the permissions it requires. This transparency empowers users to make informed decisions about the apps they install on their devices. Specific features include:
- Unveiles Hidden Trackers: Research by Exodus Privacy, alongside studies by institutions like Yale ISP Privacy Lab, had exposed that vast majority of apps on the Google Play Store covertly integrated trackers.[1][2] These trackers monitor user activity, often without explicit consent, and relay the information to third-party companies.[3] This data collection can be used for targeted advertising, profiling, and even sharing with other organizations.[4]
- Privacy Auditing for Apps: Exodus Privacy functions as a privacy audit platform for Android applications.[5] Through its analysis, it empowers users to assess the potential privacy risks associated with an app before installation. This awareness is crucial in the current landscape where seemingly innocuous apps, like those related to health and finance, could collect sensitive user data.[6]
- User Choice: Exodus Privacy fosters user control over their digital footprint. By shedding light on data collection practices, it allows users to make informed decisions about the apps they trust with their personal information. This aligns with the growing movement towards data privacy awareness, with users demanding more transparency from app developers and stricter regulations from governing bodies.[7]
Exodus Privacy is a community-driven project with contributions from developers around the world. It integrates with other privacy-focused tools like (like Blokada) for a more comprehensive privacy experience for Android users.[8]
There are ongoing efforts to standardize app permission structures and data collection practices on Android.[9]
Exodus Privacy plays a critical role in raising awareness about user privacy on Android. It empowers users to take charge of their data and make informed choices about the apps they install.
Rough
editIMPORTANT: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509081448/https://exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/page/press/
- Scientific Publication:https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3485447.3512279
- https://gizmodo.com/study-vast-majority-of-google-play-apps-are-covertly-t-1820821682
- https://www.wired.com/story/android-users-to-avoid-malware-ditch-googles-app-store/
- https://boingboing.net/2018/08/14/goober.html
- https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-12-17-which-apps-are-safe-for-kids-three-tools-that-read-the-fine-print-for-you
- https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/check-what-data-apps-collect/29120/
- https://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/photos-10-privacy-apps-that-help-mobile-users-feel-safer/10/
- https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/covid-19-related-frauds-to-shield-yourself-from-11586972212973.html
- https://themarkup.org/the-breakdown/2022/06/27/meet-smartlink-the-app-tracking-nearly-a-quarter-million-immigrants
- https://www.phonearena.com/news/android-privacy-how-to-see-if-an-app-is-tracking-you-and-what-data-it-collects_id139314
- https://exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/post/partnership/
- https://guardianproject.info/tags/exodus-privacy/
- https://www.privacyguides.org/en/os/android-overview/?h=exodus#android-permissions
- https://gadgetstouse.com/blog/2021/05/26/top-9-privacy-apps-to-use-2021/#3_exodus_privacy_app
- https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2020/11/23/privacy-issues-with-mysejahtera-george-mathews/
- https://github.com/YalePrivacyLab/tracker-profiles
- https://github.com/Exodus-Privacy/exodus
- https://exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/
- https://boingboing.net/2017/11/25/la-la-la-cant-hear-you.html
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.x8bit.bitwarden/latest/
- https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/26/list-trackers-and-permissions-of-all-installed-android-applications-with-exodus/
References
edit- ^ "ISP Privacy Lab Publishes Research on Hidden Trackers | Yale Law School". law.yale.edu. 2017-11-28. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ Tracking Mobile Trackers - A Yale Privacy Lab tech primer by Sean O'Brien
- ^ Porter, Jon (2021-02-26). "Security researcher recommends against LastPass after detailing 7 trackers". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ Grauer, Yael (2017-11-24). "Staggering Variety of Clandestine Trackers Found in Popular Android Apps". The Intercept. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ Ago, Raulmzin #steemhunt • 6 Years (2018-06-09). "Exodus Privacy - Privacy audit platform for Android applications". Steemit. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Kwet, Michael; O’Brien, Sean (2017-12-14). "The Targets of Mobile Apps: Your Health, Your Ancestors, and Your Baby". Vice. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ "Smartphone apps track Android users with 'clandestine surveillance software'". RT International. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ "Introducing Exodus Privacy to Blokada". Blokada Community. 2020-11-20. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ Wasson, Nathan (2022-04-27). "Google Play Store Starts Forcing Better Data Collection Transparency For Android Apps". HotHardware. Retrieved 2024-06-09.