- cross-posted to:
- privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
- cross-posted to:
- privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
A new study reveals that thousands of Android apps covertly collect location data using Bluetooth and WiFi beacons, allowing continuous tracking and profiling of users without explicit consent.
I wonder what happens if you deny the app internet access? The permission for it is separate from “nearby devices” or “location”. Or use the firewall specifically for it?
Also yeah, the whole situation is messed up, never thought headphones could require an app :/
That…is something I’d not tried yet…hmmmm. I’ll try it tonight and get back
I also wonder what connections it normally makes and how many)
There an app I can run on android that’d log that?
Rethink, for example. Also allows denying an app internet access, if your OS can’t do it by itself.
It can, but I’d like to see what it’s doing instead of just out and out blocking it. Still going to block it, just want to know who all it’s calling home to.