Audacity clarifies privacy policy over spyware allegations

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The first version of the privacy policy mentioned sharing data with potential buyers, governments and law enforcement

Popular open-source audio-editing software Audacity has promised to revise its privacy policy, following allegations that it is being transformed into 'spyware'. The free tool has over 100 milli...

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