How to set up app without sharing? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
With the increasing awareness of data privacy, how to restrict apps from sharing personal information has become a hot topic recently. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the privacy setting methods of mainstream apps and provide structured data reference.
1. Popular privacy-related topics in the past 10 days
| Ranking | topic | Number of discussions (10,000) | platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WeChat turns off personalized ads | 320 | Weibo/Zhihu |
| 2 | TikTok data collection controversy | 285 | Douyin/Tieba |
| 3 | iOS16 privacy feature upgrade | 198 | Fruit fan forum |
| 4 | Android 13 permission management | 156 | Technology media |
| 5 | E-commerce app monitors users | 132 | consumer association |
2. Mainstream apps do not share settings guide
1. WeChat privacy settings
Path: Me→Settings→Privacy→Personalized Ad Management→Turn off "Personalized Recommended Ads"
Note: You will still see ads after closing them, but they will be less relevant
2. Douyin data sharing restrictions
| Setting items | Operation steps |
|---|---|
| Advertising preferences | Me → Three Stripes → Settings → Advertising Management → Turn off programmatic advertising |
| location sharing | Privacy Settings → Turn off "City Display" and "Location Information" |
| Address book | Privacy Settings → Turn off "Address Book Friends" and "Mobile Contacts" |
3. iOS system global settings
(1) Go to "Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking" and turn off "Allow App to request tracking"
(2) Check the data access records of each App in the "App Privacy Report"
3. General setting methods for Android phones
| brand | Features | Set path |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi | Flare function | Settings→Password and Security→System Security→Flare |
| Huawei | pure mode | Settings→System and Updates→Pure Mode |
| OPPO | privacy avatar | Settings→Permissions and Privacy→Privacy Alias |
4. Analysis of recent hot events
1.WeChat advertising setting controversy: On September 15, multiple media revealed that WeChat’s shutdown of personalized advertising will take 7 days to take effect, triggering users’ doubts about “pseudo-closure”.
2.Douyin International Version Data Incident: The U.S. hearing on September 20 revealed that TikTok may still share data, and the domestic version setting has attracted new attention
3.Actual testing of new features in iOS 16: Tests by technology bloggers show that the new system's "App Privacy List" can effectively prevent 75% of background data collection
5. Expert advice
1. Check App permissions regularly (recommended once a month)
2. Different Apps need to be set separately, and system settings cannot be fully covered.
3. Pay attention to updates to App privacy policies (32 major Apps have updated their terms in the past three months)
Conclusion
In the era of digital economy, properly setting App sharing permissions is the first line of defense to protect privacy. This article is based on the latest setting methods compiled from recent hot spots, and it is recommended that users configure flexibly based on their own needs. Remember to bookmark the article so you can check the latest setting paths for each platform at any time.
Note: All setting methods are valid as of September 25, 2023. If there are any subsequent changes, please refer to the official instructions of each platform.
check the details
check the details
en
