# Virtual Debit Card Apps This Privacy Protection App Generates Temporary Debit Cards By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-03-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/privacy-protection-app References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-app-from-privacycom-protects-you-with-virtual-debit-cards-for-online-purchases-300241360.html) & [privacy](http://privacy.com) Privacy.com has launched a highly intelligently designed yet exceptionally easy to use new privacy protection app, available for both the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cash) iOS and Google Chrome platforms, that is designed to make it easier than ever for you to use [virtual debit cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/card-preview) that can be generated on demand and utilized for online shopping. The app essentially lets you create temporary cards that terminate after one transaction, or use cards specific to particular merchants -- ideal for recurring business. While online shopping has been a great boon, it has also led to a lot of instances of credit card breaches that can have serious consequences for victims. Privacy.com's new privacy protection app ensures that people can continue to enjoy the convenience of online shopping whilst knowing that their privacy and financial information is protected. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Privacy Protection:** The trend of privacy protection apps is creating disruptive innovation opportunities for online security. - **Virtual Debit Cards:** The virtual debit card trend offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the banking and fintech industries. - **Temporary Cards:** The rising trend of generating temporary debit cards creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the payments industry. ### Where This Applies - **Online Security:** The online security industry can innovate by offering advanced privacy protection apps for consumers. - **Banking:** The banking industry can explore innovative solutions with virtual debit cards to enhance online payment security. - **Fintech:** The fintech industry can leverage virtual debit cards to provide convenient and secure payment solutions for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Secure Safety Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitsa.md) - [Digital Cash Payment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cash.md) - [Digital Commercial Payment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-3.md) - [Privacy-First Finance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwad.md) - [Enhanced Privacy-Focused Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/privacy-pro.md) - [Privacy-Focused Budgeting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-personal-finance-app.md) - [Privacy-Protecting Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-not-track-kids.md) - [Gen Z-Specific Numberless Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axis-bank.md) - [Disposable Email Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temp-mail-generator.md)