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Not wanting to excuse Google here (or in any way alleging that they aren't a greedy adtech/surveillance capitalism outlet that is stripmining the world for data
by xg15 3y ago
Not wanting to excuse Google here (or in any way alleging that they aren't a greedy adtech/surveillance capitalism outlet that is stripmining the world for data) but are we sure this particular situation isn't a software bug?
I also have an android phone, and I never so far got persistent nag screens asking for my location. One screen on a new install, sure. Also lots of passive-agressive behaviour when you disable location. But no daily asks.
So I'd more chall this up to a bug or a third-party app abusing the permission system. I think more information would be needed when exactly the notification are happening, from which app they are coming and when they started.
- vouaobrasil 3y agoEven if it is, this is the tactic many software companies use: provide annoying behaviour that benefits the company, and then claim its a bug. Bottom line: companies should be held responsible for their behaviour, even if the behaviour is caused by bugs. Because ultimately, even bugs are part of the program, and since software affects the world so greatly, there should be a zero tolerance policy towards bugs that cause breaches of privacy.