LG Television sale of personal data: Difference between revisions
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[[File:LG G3 oled privacy settings.png|alt=The LG G3 OLED defaults to a setting of "do not sell my personal information" being off, meaning it is configured to allow the sale of personal information by default. |thumb|The LG G3 OLED defaults to a setting of "do not sell my personal information" being off, meaning it is configured to allow the sale of personal information by default.]] | [[File:LG G3 oled privacy settings.png|alt=The LG G3 OLED defaults to a setting of "do not sell my personal information" being off, meaning it is configured to allow the sale of personal information by default. |thumb|The LG G3 OLED defaults to a setting of "do not sell my personal information" being off, meaning it is configured to allow the sale of personal information by default.]] | ||
The '''LG G3 OLED''', a flagship television priced at '''$3,600+[https://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled77g3pua-oled-4k-tv]''', is configured '''out of the box''' to collect and sell user data without explicit consumer consent.<ref name="the-markup">[https://themarkup.org/privacy/2023/12/12/your-smart-tv-knows-what-youre-watching "Your Smart TV Knows What You’re Watching"] ''The Markup.'' Retrieved 30 January 2025.</ref> The TV gathers data on viewing habits and interactions, sharing this information with third-party advertisers.<ref name="consumer-reports">[https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics/privacy/how-to-turn-off-smart-tv-snooping-features-a4840102036 "How to Turn Off Smart TV Snooping Features"] ''Consumer Reports.'' Retrieved 30 January 2025.</ref> Users must manually disable tracking through multiple settings menus, a process that requires navigating through a series of privacy settings buried deep within the interface<ref>[https://www.lg.com/us/caprivacy-detail "California Privacy Policy" | The '''LG G3 OLED''', a flagship television priced at '''$3,600+[https://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled77g3pua-oled-4k-tv]''', is configured '''out of the box''' to collect and sell user data without explicit consumer consent.<ref name="the-markup">[https://themarkup.org/privacy/2023/12/12/your-smart-tv-knows-what-youre-watching "Your Smart TV Knows What You’re Watching"] ''The Markup.'' Retrieved 30 January 2025.</ref> The TV gathers data on viewing habits and interactions, sharing this information with third-party advertisers.<ref name="consumer-reports">[https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics/privacy/how-to-turn-off-smart-tv-snooping-features-a4840102036 "How to Turn Off Smart TV Snooping Features"] ''Consumer Reports.'' Retrieved 30 January 2025.</ref> Users must manually disable tracking through multiple settings menus, a process that requires navigating through a series of privacy settings buried deep within the interface<ref name="lg-caprivacy">[https://www.lg.com/us/caprivacy-detail "California Privacy Policy"] ''LG Electronics US.'' Retrieved 30 January 2025.</ref>. | ||
This practice violates the privacy rights of LG's customers: | This practice violates the privacy rights of LG's customers: | ||
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According to the [[LG Electronics|LG]] '''California Privacy Policy''', personal data is '''sold by default''' unless the user explicitly opts out: | According to the [[LG Electronics|LG]] '''California Privacy Policy''', personal data is '''sold by default''' unless the user explicitly opts out: | ||
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"As a California resident, you have the right to 'opt out,' or to direct us to stop selling or otherwise sharing your personal information with third parties in exchange for monetary or other valuable consideration."<ref | "As a California resident, you have the right to 'opt out,' or to direct us to stop selling or otherwise sharing your personal information with third parties in exchange for monetary or other valuable consideration."<ref name="lg-caprivacy" /> | ||
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*'''Loss of Privacy''': Users’ viewing habits are tracked without clear, upfront disclosure.<ref name="consumer-reports" /> | *'''Loss of Privacy''': Users’ viewing habits are tracked without clear, upfront disclosure.<ref name="consumer-reports" /> | ||
*'''Difficult Opt-Out''': LG TV owners must take deliberate action to disable tracking, often without clear guidance.<ref name="the-markup" /> | *'''Difficult Opt-Out''': LG TV owners must take deliberate action to disable tracking, often without clear guidance.<ref name="the-markup" /> | ||
*'''Blurred Ownership Rights''': The TV functions as a data collection device rather than simply a television, raising questions about whether consumers truly "own" their devices or are just leasing them while providing data as a form of payment<ref | *'''Blurred Ownership Rights''': The TV functions as a data collection device rather than simply a television, raising questions about whether consumers truly "own" their devices or are just leasing them while providing data as a form of payment.<ref name="lg-caprivacy" /> | ||
*[[Consumer Privacy Rights]] | *[[Consumer Privacy Rights]] | ||