April 28, 2021

iOS 14.5 lets you say no to data tracking

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The long-awaited Apple iOS 14.5 update comes with a new privacy tool called App Tracking Transparency. This tool prompts users to opt out of tracking in apps that collect and share their data. So what does that mean for users and for companies that rely on that data? Recode’s Sara Morrison (@SaraMorrison) explains.

References:

Read more of Recode’s coverage about the iOS update

Sara wrote about the feud between Apple and Facebook over the update

Find more of Sara’s work here

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- Engineer: Paul Mounsey

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April 28, 2021

iOS 14.5 lets you say no to data tracking

Listen Later

8 minutes

The long-awaited Apple iOS 14.5 update comes with a new privacy tool called App Tracking Transparency. This tool prompts users to opt out of tracking in apps that collect and share their data. So what does that mean for users and for companies that rely on that data? Recode’s Sara Morrison (@SaraMorrison) explains.

References:

Read more of Recode’s coverage about the iOS update

Sara wrote about the feud between Apple and Facebook over the update

Find more of Sara’s work here

Enjoyed this episode? Rate Recode Daily ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

What do you want to learn about on Recode Daily? Send your requests and questions to [email protected]. We read every email!

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This episode was made by:

- Host: Teddy Schleifer (@teddyschleifer)

- Producer: Sofi LaLonde (@sofilalonde)

- Engineer: Paul Mounsey

Support Recode Daily by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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