Most iPhone and iPad apps appear harmless and fun, but some are virtual Trojan horses that swipe personal data when you're not looking. As you may suspect a few of the usual suspects are on this list, but some will raise an eyebrow.

When we're looking to download the latest mobile app, we're generally not thinking about what it will do with our personal information. But many apps collect user information and share it with third parties, such as ad networks and analytics companies, in order to make a profit. They often access contact lists and calendar details, track our location and more.

 9 iPhone and iPad apps that invade your privacy, and 1 that doesn't - InfoWorld