Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies
LexisNexis, which generates consumer risk profiles for the insurers, knew about every trip G.M. drivers had taken in their cars, including when they sped, braked too hard or accelerated rapidly.
Right!? What started my privacy journey was when I bought a smart lightbulb like ten years ago and actually read the privacy policy for the app. Oh, you need my photos, contacts, location, etc for a lightbulb?
I always say, I don’t care what people do with their data, I just want them to know what’s happening so they can make an educated choice.
The apple app store gives a summary of privacy details for each app in the store unfortunately I learned something else recently which that the privacy details they give you aren’t always correct.
I was looking for a private notes app because I actually read the privacy policy for the ones that come with the iPhone. Basically when I read the actual privacy policy on the app makers website it didn’t agree with the privacy details posted in the App Store. This was a small sample size of about a dozen but about half said on their website that they took more data than what they claimed they took on the App Store.
So using the App Store details is a good start but to really know, you should read the actual privacy policy. Typically for apps they’re pretty short and easy to read.
I think Android's app store is a bit more clear about the permissions - but.. it's also ran by Google so if you think they give a shit about your privacy or any of that I have a bridge to sell you lol
I'll admit that there's been times I just hopped on took a quick glance and installed something more times than I should. But, alot of times i'll look up (although once again..google) the app and see if anyones talked about it and have a reason I should avoid it. It's not a fool-proof plan but its alot better than just relying on the "reviews"/comments on the app itself because just like Amazon there's a ton of fake reviews on bad products lol