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The BBC has been explicit that it is about data collection. You don't need a licence to listen to the BBC radio stations but they have switched to requiring a l
by timthorn 6y ago
The BBC has been explicit that it is about data collection. You don't need a licence to listen to the BBC radio stations but they have switched to requiring a login:
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/bbc-iplayer-sign-register-licence-fee-tv-radio-programmes-streaming-a7798691.html https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/ne...
- mavhc 6y agoPretty sure they're just getting everyone used to logging in for the day that they require evidence of a tv licence
- gadders 6y agoThey also pulled their radio stations from TuneIn because TuneIn couldn't or wouldn't share their data with the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/aboutthebbc/entries/37e4e3f6-fbd2-4c14-8d72-7f7139641582 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/aboutthebbc/entries/37e4e3f6-fbd...