Data-Hungry Apps: Infographic

Android apps have a bad rep for doing things they’re not supposed to and accessing more info than they need to do their job, but these problems crop up on far more than just Google’s operating system.

Zone Alarm posted this infographic a couple days ago. Apparently when it comes to respecting your personal info Facebook apps are nearly as bad as some Android apps. A full 21% of Facebook apps can not only access your personal details but those of your friends as well, including email, work history, and more.

via Zone Alarm

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