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Some child-monitoring apps are taking advantage of parents' concern for their kids.

“Hardly a surprise, given that a violation of privacy is the app’s primary goal.”

Do you sell users' data?"

Mother with slightly concerned look on her face watching boys using the internet on a phone

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advised Gates in an email discussion with Lifewire.

“There are good instructional videos about safe internet and social media use, as a starting point.”

Daughter and father using smart phone over dining table at home

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