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Pardon the Intrusion #21: What does the privateness label say?

Apple has launched a brand new privacy-focused "nutrition label" for third-party apps that clearly describe how apps use your knowledge.
Apple has introduced a new privacy-focused "nutrition label" for third-party apps that clearly describe how apps use your data.

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Author: Thenextweb

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