It is illegal and does break laws, but the enforcement of laws is very selective, and is usually limited to a single device. So, even if you were to sue the man

It is illegal and does break laws, but the enforcement of laws is very selective, and is usually limited to a single device. So, even if you were to sue the manufacturer, and win the case, the worst that can happen to the manufacturer is a slap on the wrist fine and the device being barred from selling in that country. Which is ridiculous because devices are sold for a few months, the cheaper ones even less, and are quickly replaced by newer models. The fines are offset by the revenue in selling user data and also direct payment for inclusion of third-party apps in the phone's OS image.