One third user data accessed by Android apps unnecessary, reveals report

According to an analysis by Arrka Consulting, an app seeks at least eight dangerous permissions from the user with the highest being sought by apps in communication, mobile wallets

As privacy concerns loom around Internet and social media, a new study has revealed that applications on Android mobile platform seek over one-third permission for accessing personal data which is necessary for their core functionality. 

Before using an app on mobile, the user has to give explicit permission using personal information to use the app or the service. The include permission to access the phone's camera, microphone, call logs, sms inbox, location and even read the contents on the screen in some cases. Users around the world have grown more vigilant over the last few years to personal data accessed