Bose accused of data mining their users..

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Saw this today, though some people here might find it interesting.

So Bose users, are you bothered by this?

https://www.extremetech.com/interne...data-mining-private-records-via-headphone-app

The complaint details how Bose collects registration data from its customers, including device serial numbers, then uses the Bose Connect application to monitor in real-time what people listen to. Bose allegedly also gathers data on what you don’t listen to, or which tracks you repeat. This data is shipped off to companies like Segment.io, a known data miner. According to the lawsuit, multiple Bose products are affected, including the QuietComfort 35 headphones, the SoundSport Wireless, SoundSport Pulse Wireless, QuietControl 30, SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II, and SoundLink Color II.
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Every website you visit, every internet connected device collect user data.
 
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Every website you visit, every internet connected device collect user data.
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Not necessarily to this degree. Linking customers personal data they have on record to tracking their activities.

Becides, "oh everyone does it" does not make it right.

At least you have the option to block tracking cookies/scripts/etc in most browsers. Or apps can opt out of "statistics".
 
tracking usage is fine sometimes, but when the data is sold on to other companies etc its wrong - especially if you cant opt out.
 
Perhaps the Data Commissioner would be interested in this abuse of data collection...... or not.
 
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