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app alertReviewed · Aug 10, 2026 · 1 min read

39 Parental Control Apps Found Sending Data to Overseas Server

By The Rundown  ·  EditorHigh risk

PCMag reported that 39 popular parental control apps were discovered sending user data to a single overseas server. This is a significant privacy concern for families using these tools, as parental control apps typically collect sensitive information about device activity and location. If your family uses a parental control app, review which one you're using and research its privacy practices.

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Check which parental control app you use (if any) and visit the vendor's privacy policy to understand where your family's data is stored and who can access it. Cross-reference your app against recent security news to confirm it's not among those flag

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