I asked every TV manufacturer 17 questions about how they spy on you

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The Verge reports that television and streaming-device manufacturers collect user data, raising concerns about privacy and how information may be stored or shared. The author sent manufacturers 17 questions about data collection practices, including whether devices record viewing activity or capture sensitive information.

Every TV company is spying on you, not just LG. Like other tech companies, they collect lots of information, and while some is necessary for products to work, not all of it is - and could include details you'd prefer to keep private. Many customers are concerned about how TVs and streaming devices might be spying: listening to what you say, taking screenshots of everything you watch, storing sensitive information on your TV, and sharing your data with the cloud. To find out what TV and streaming device companies are doing, I decided to ask every one to explain itself. I put together 17 yes-or-no questions, like "Do your TVs store any record … Read the full story at The Verge.