Is your Roku TV spying on you? Its possible, but heres how to put a stop to it
News Source : ZDNet
News Summary
- While using streaming devices, you can almost guarantee that your entertainment and advertisement preferences are being tracked.
- Most streaming devices have privacy settings that allow you to control what data is collected and shared.
- A virtual private network (VPN) can encrypt your internet traffic and mask your IP address, making it more difficult for streaming services and advertisers to track your activity.
- Google garners extensive user data while you're logged in, including search history, location, and online activity.
- It then leverages this data to power its highly profitable advertising business based on user interests and demographics.
Maria Diaz/ZDNETWhenever I hear about consumer data tracking, my halfcenturyold brain dredges up that Hall and Oates hit called Private Eyes with the refrain theyre watching you.I dont m [+8985 chars]
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