<ul><li>Popular apps are silently collecting a lot of personal data beyond what users realize, including location, contact lists, microphone and camera access, clipboard snooping, app usage patterns, and device data.</li><li>Some popular Indian apps like Truecaller, ShareChat, Moj, MX Player, and finance apps have faced scrutiny over invasive data collection practices, triggering warnings and investigations.</li><li>Steps to stay safer include reviewing permissions regularly, turning off unnecessary background access, avoiding social logins when not necessary, and being cautious with apps lacking transparency or a privacy policy.</li></ul>

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