5 ways a seemingly harmless online quiz could collect your personal information

Which fictional character are you? What does your personality say about your love life? Or which city supposedly matches your personality?

You spot a quiz on social media, click on it out of curiosity and start answering questions. It feels like harmless fun, especially when all you want is to discover your result. But have you ever wondered why some quizzes ask for your email address, request access to your social media account or collect details that seem unrelated to the questions?

Not every online quiz misuses personal information, but it is worth knowing what you might be sharing. Here are five ways a seemingly harmless quiz could collect your data.

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