Apple has been promoting itself as a champion of consumer privacy but given it's commercial relationship with Google and recent moves in Russia and China, just how committed, really, is Apple to the concept of consumer privacy?
Senior Correspondent at CPO Magazine
Nicole Lindsey is a journalist and writer for more than 10 years, focusing on the intersection of technology, innovation and privacy. She has a background in information technology and has worked with various software companies and tech startups on their public relations and communications initiatives.
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