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      • The latest report found several security and privacy shortcomings in the Baidu code. Some data, including GPS coordinates and search terms, is sent in plain text. In addition, the protections added to other forms of information, such as unique device IDs, could easily be broken.
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      Baidu apps found to be 'leaking' personal data - BBC News

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