article Flashcards
(20 cards)
Q: What is the main concern raised by Which? regarding smart devices?
A: Many devices collect excessive personal data without transparency or clear justification.
Q: What are “risky permissions”?
A: Access to sensitive phone features like precise location, audio recording, file access, and installed apps.
Q: What is expected in Spring 2025 from the ICO?
A: New guidelines on smart product privacy practices.
Q: What permissions did all tested air fryers request?
A: Precise location and microphone access.
Q: Which air fryer app connected to Facebook, Pangle, and Tencent trackers?
A: Xiaomi.
Q: Where did Xiaomi and Aigostar send user data?
A: China.
Q: What extra personal info did Aigostar ask for during setup?
A: Gender and date of birth (optional).
Q: Which smartwatch requested the most risky permissions?
A: Huawei Ultimate (9 permissions).
Q: What types of data did Huawei request?
A: Location, audio, stored files, app list.
Q: What was notable about Kuzil and WeurGhy smartwatches?
A: Nearly identical, no trackers, no info on security update duration.
Q: Which smart TVs were tested?
A: Samsung, Hisense, LG.
Q: What common data did all TVs request during setup?
A: Postcode.
Q: Which TV brand’s app requested 8 risky permissions?
A: Samsung.
Q: Which TV brand had no detectable trackers?
A: Hisense.
Q: Which speaker had the fewest permissions but many trackers?
A: Bose Home Portable.
Q: Which companies’ smart speakers do not allow selective data opt-out?
A: Amazon (Echo) and Google (Nest Mini).
Q: What can users do during setup to protect privacy?
A: Opt out of optional data sharing.
Q: How can users manage app permissions?
A: Use phone settings to review and restrict access.
Q: How to manage voice recordings on smart speakers?
A: Set recordings to auto-delete via Alexa or Google Assistant settings.
Q: Why should you read a product’s privacy notice?
A: To understand what data is collected and your rights to object.
