Apps With Eavesdropping Software
| Apps With Eavesdropping Software | |
|---|---|
| Short Title | Some Apps Include Extra Software to Listen for Recognizable Audio From TV |
| Location | Global |
| Date | December 2017 |
| Solove Harm | Surveillance, Aggregation |
| Information | Preference, Communication, Computer Device |
| Threat Actors | Eavesdropping apps, Creators of eavesdropping software |
| Individuals | |
| Affected | Users of apps that have eavesdropping software |
| High Risk Groups | Children, Elderly |
| Tangible Harms | Inconvenience, Embarrassment |
Some apps might include software that is designed to eavesdrop on what the user is watching on TV.
Description
Apps might use the smartphone's microphone to track what the user is watching/listening on the TV.Surveillance This is possible thanks to extra software that’s designed to listen for recognizable audio from TVs, including specific shows and commercials. The data is valuable because it shows users TV habits, and if combined with larger amounts of data, or other categories of information, can be used for targeted advertisement.Aggregation Alphonso is one company that provides this type of service to app developers. The company also told the media that its software is running on about 1,000 different apps.
Laws and Regulations
Sources
https://lifehacker.com/how-to-stop-apps-from-listening-in-on-your-tv-habits-1821641648