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FBI Warns Americans: China linked apps can hoard your data indefinitely
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Published on 24 April 2026
Your contacts could be saved on servers in China
The FBI has issued a public service announcement warning Americans about mobile apps developed by China-based companies. It says China’s national security laws could allow authorities to request access to user data. The agency cautions that popular apps may collect details like names, emails, phone numbers and contact lists, then store that information on servers in China for an indefinite time.
- FBI warns about China-based apps and data access risks
- Apps may collect names, emails, phone numbers and contact lists
- Data could be stored on servers in China for indefinite periods
- China’s national security laws may enable government data requests
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