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[[wikipedia:LG|'''LG Corporation''']] is a South Korean electronics and home-appliance zaibatsu (or mega corporation). They make microwave ovens, ovens, stoves, refrigerators, cell phones (until 2021), TVs, speakers, Blu-ray | [[wikipedia:LG|'''LG Corporation''']] is a South Korean electronics and home-appliance zaibatsu (or mega corporation). They make microwave ovens, ovens, stoves, refrigerators, cell phones (until 2021), TVs, speakers, drives for Blu-ray Disk, CD, and DVD, computer components and peripherals, and other electronics. | ||
Founded in 1947, the company is currently worth over 9.9 billion USD in market cap.<ref>https://companiesmarketcap.com/lg-electronics/marketcap/</ref> | Founded in 1947, the company is currently worth over 9.9 billion USD in market cap.<ref>https://companiesmarketcap.com/lg-electronics/marketcap/</ref> | ||
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== | ==Violations of smart-home privacy== | ||
Part of the company's appliance division is involved with [[smart appliances]], like microwaves. The company also makes smart OLED TVs.<ref>https://www.lg.com/us/promotions</ref> | Part of the company's appliance division is involved with [[smart appliances]], like microwaves. The company also makes smart OLED TVs.<ref>https://www.lg.com/us/promotions</ref> | ||
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The implementation of "smart" LG devices come with the following features:<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3suztVz8s7s</ref> | The implementation of "smart" LG devices come with the following features:<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3suztVz8s7s</ref> | ||
* | *[[Terms of service]] with the only option being to "accept." | ||
*A single terms of service that dictates how a multitude of unrelated LG devices can use your personal data. Agreeing on one device means agreement on all. | *A single terms of service that dictates how a multitude of unrelated LG devices can use your personal data. Agreeing on one device means agreement on all. | ||
*There is only an easily accessible "accept all" button when the service prompts the user with the Terms of Service (ToS). | *There is only an easily accessible "accept all" button when the service prompts the user with the Terms of Service (ToS). | ||
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*Products such as LG smart TV's collect information on the use of the product, such as what content you watch and when you watch it. | *Products such as LG smart TV's collect information on the use of the product, such as what content you watch and when you watch it. | ||
*LG's "ThinQ" mobile app to remotely control their line of portable air conditioners have a requirement for users to input their full name, email, and birthday in order to access these remote-control features. Further information fields prompted but not required include phone number, location, and address information. | *LG's "ThinQ" mobile app to remotely control their line of portable air conditioners have a requirement for users to input their full name, email, and birthday in order to access these remote-control features. Further information fields prompted but not required include phone number, location, and address information. | ||
*In cases where the OLED TV specifically, not connected to the internet | *In cases where the OLED TV specifically, not connected to the internet by WiFi or LAN, prompt appears to suggest the user to connect to a network in order to use voice options. This behavior occurs regardless of voice privacy settings set by the user. | ||
==Broader | ==Broader implications== | ||
[[File:LG ThinQ App Screenshot.png|thumb]] | [[File:LG ThinQ App Screenshot.png|thumb]] | ||
This incident represents broader implications: | This incident represents broader implications: | ||
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*A lack of consent before using the customers data to make a profit. | *A lack of consent before using the customers data to make a profit. | ||
*Services being "opt-out" instead of being "opt-in." | *Services being "opt-out" instead of being "opt-in." | ||
*A lack of privacy in one's own home, | *A lack of privacy in one's own home, because their electronics siphon data to LG, even after the transfer of ownership has been made. | ||
*A lack of privacy regardless of the user modified settings, as | *A lack of privacy regardless of the user modified settings, as voice recognition, recording, and transmission attempts happen regularly. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||