Fabio Morreale, School of Music, in a university release. “Despite their powerful influence, there is little concrete detail about how exactly these algorithms work, so we had to use creative ways to find out,” says Dr. Study authors say companies collecting personal data are usually very resistant to academic scrutiny. Many users consider both to be the premier companies in their respective fields. Tinder is a dating app available in over 190 countries. Spotify is a music service boasting over 180 million premium subscribers. Now, researchers at the University of Auckland decided to analyze the Terms of Use and Privacy Policies of both Spotify and Tinder for clues. The companies doing the gathering are often reluctant to answer those questions. So, what type of data exactly is being collected, and how is it being used? From the next song on your workout playlist to potential dates for Friday night, these suggestions hold real-world implications. All of your favorite apps are constantly collecting your personal data to help form algorithmic recommendations just for you. AUCKLAND, New Zealand - We watch our phones, and our phones watch us.
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