Popular educational apps have access to reams of private data that could result in privacy and security violations, a new study has found.25 apps were tested, with many found to request access to the users’ camera, calendar, location, contacts, and the ability to record audio, among other permissions.Apps like Canvas Student, Coursera, Duolingo, Remind, and Simplilearn can access Google, Meta, and Samsung accounts on the device - something that is not necessary for them to work, but which could…
