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The insane amount of requests my LG tv has sent since last Friday (lemmy.ml)

submitted 5 days ago by iloveyou@lemmy.zip to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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We recently blacklisted some of the IP’s that our LG tv was sending data to. I can’t believe the sheer number of requests logged in just 1 week! And what’s worse is LG is even denying it now

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[–] floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 30 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Incredible to see them thinking they have any deniability.

Alphonso is a global technology company focused on the intersection of television media and big-data analytics. Alphonso’s patented technology and services rooted in TV data and measurement provide brands and agencies the tools they need to plan, activate, and measure rich interactive connected TV advertising.

LG Ad Solutions, incorporated as Alphonso Inc., is a global leader in advanced advertising for Connected TV and cross-screen devices, driven by our mission to create meaningful connections between brands and their audiences. With a vast network of award-winning LG Smart TVs worldwide, we offer advertisers and content creators broad reach and targeted engagement on the largest screen in the home.

[–] annoying_cyclist@programming.dev 8 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

driven by our mission to create meaningful connections between brands and their audiences

Oh fuck off with this.