Gefährliche Apps - Im Netz der Datenhändler

Gefährliche Apps - Im Netz der Datenhändler is a German documentary that examines the global trade of personal information. The film explores how mobile applications collect location data and sell it through brokers, despite claims of anonymity and confidentiality. Through the Data Broker Files investigation, journalists expose a profitable system that operates without regulatory oversight, revealing how this data can track individuals' private movements and potentially expose them to criminals or intelligence services.

The project was produced by DW and BR / Arte. It was directed by Maximilian Zierer, Florian Heinhold, Rebecca Ciesielski, and Katharina Brunner, with Zierer, Heinhold, and Ciesielski also serving as the screenwriters. The film has a runtime of 52 minutes and was released on March 17, 2026.