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pcernie

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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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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. :oops:

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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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Re: LG investigates Smart TV 'unauthorised spying' claim


	Quote: "Customer privacy is a top priority at LG Electronics and as such, we take this issue very seriously," said a spokesman.

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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