There is so much fail in that lot. First unencrypted reporting back, second even if told not to, third scans external devices and then transmits data. All of which I think is illegal under European Law.
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| Author: | pcernie [ Thu Nov 21, 2013 5:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | LG investigates Smart TV 'unauthorised spying' claim |
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25018225 If that's illegal I'd love to know what the ICO actually makes of GCHQ's activities. |
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| Author: | Amnesia10 [ Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LG investigates Smart TV 'unauthorised spying' claim |
There is so much fail in that lot. First unencrypted reporting back, second even if told not to, third scans external devices and then transmits data. All of which I think is illegal under European Law.
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| Author: | pcernie [ Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LG investigates Smart TV 'unauthorised spying' claim |
Thought I'd posted a link... They're putting out a patch, but that's a question in itself. |
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| Author: | l3v1ck [ Fri Nov 22, 2013 12:18 pm ] | |||||||||
| Post subject: | Re: LG investigates Smart TV 'unauthorised spying' claim | |||||||||
No, being seen to value customer privacy is a top priority (for all major companies). Actual customer privacy never enters into the equation. |
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