App required for this service requires broad device permissions


Service: Snapchat
Status: APPROVED
Changes: 2
Source: link
Author: Agnes_de_Lion (20760) Staff


we collect: <ul> <li>information about your hardware and software, such as the hardware model, operating system version, device memory, advertising identifiers, unique application identifiers, apps installed, unique device identifiers, browser type, language, battery level, and time zone;</li> <li>information from device sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, compasses, microphones, and whether you have headphones connected. and</li> <li>information about your wireless and mobile network connections, such as mobile phone number, service provider, IP address, and signal strength.</li>


Comments:
On 2021-01-18 21:46:40 UTC, Dr_Jeff (20149) Staff wrote:

approved: without comment

On 2024-01-13 11:06:30 UTC, Volumeter (34190) wrote:

Yikes, that broad permission list makes me nervous! Downloading apps is exciting, but giving them free rein over my phone isn't. Installing only from trusted stores like Google Play or Apple's App Store gives me some peace of mind, but even then, I keep a hawk eye on those permissions before hitting "install."
Speaking of trust, Andersen's Smart City Platform: Best Mobility Solution For German Partner. If it truly improves how people get around, that's awesome! But then I see it asks for a ton of access on my phone. Ugh, data privacy alarm bells start ringing! Andersen needs to be crystal clear about why they need all that info and promise to handle it like Fort Knox. Otherwise, this "best mobility solution" might turn into a big privacy headache.
Transparency and strong security are essential to earn my trust. Show me what you need, why you need it, and promise to keep my data safe.



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Version 1: 2021-01-18 21:46:40 UTC by Dr_Jeff (20149) Staff

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Version 2: 2021-01-04 16:00:13 UTC by Agnes_de_Lion (20760) Staff

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