Phone App. Privacy Issues
Upon deciding to install two apps today for retailers I notice something that concerns me greatly. I have run into this before but decided to throw this out on the forum today.
With both apps, after clicking the "install" button a screen shows warning you of what access to your phone features the retailer will have if you accept their terms. Here are a few:
- access to your location
- picture and video hardware controls
- modify/delete contents of SD card
- prevent phone from sleeping
and the list goes on.
Does this invasion of privacy concern any one here? I find it unacceptable but wonder with so many people "App crazy" is it creating any real life issues for those of you that use these apps that demand this information? The two stores I'm referring to today are Safeway and Michaels.
With both apps, after clicking the "install" button a screen shows warning you of what access to your phone features the retailer will have if you accept their terms. Here are a few:
- access to your location
- picture and video hardware controls
- modify/delete contents of SD card
- prevent phone from sleeping
and the list goes on.
Does this invasion of privacy concern any one here? I find it unacceptable but wonder with so many people "App crazy" is it creating any real life issues for those of you that use these apps that demand this information? The two stores I'm referring to today are Safeway and Michaels.
