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RE: Should I be scared of Alexa? - ManakaJunpei - 07-18-2020
(07-18-2020, 07:51 PM)Jiggly Wrote: I am glad there is awareness being raised about these devices, but I do think it's important to have a healthy dose of common sense about what you need to worry about, and equally, what you don't need to worry about.
On the topic, has anyone ever done a data request? I've actually requested my data from amazon for mere curiosity, but I have yet to nose through it.
I'd actually like to hear the results you find from that data, please make a thread when u decide to dig into it!
Much appreciated o7
RE: Should I be scared of Alexa? - Jiggly - 07-18-2020
(07-18-2020, 07:53 PM)ManakaJunpei Wrote:(07-18-2020, 07:51 PM)Jiggly Wrote: I am glad there is awareness being raised about these devices, but I do think it's important to have a healthy dose of common sense about what you need to worry about, and equally, what you don't need to worry about.
On the topic, has anyone ever done a data request? I've actually requested my data from amazon for mere curiosity, but I have yet to nose through it.
I'd actually like to hear the results you find from that data, please make a thread when u decide to dig into it!
Much appreciated o7
I may do just that. Although, there are several articles dotted around online, if you search for them.
RE: Should I be scared of Alexa? - ManakaJunpei - 07-18-2020
(07-18-2020, 08:22 PM)Jiggly Wrote: I may do just that. Although, there are several articles dotted around online, if you search for them.
Gotcha I'll do that then since it does interest me, and maybe request for myself as it could give me some insight on how Amazon tracks us and stores our data
RE: Should I be scared of Alexa? - mothered - 07-19-2020
(07-18-2020, 07:51 PM)Jiggly Wrote: I am glad there is awareness being raised about these devices, but I do think it's important to have a healthy dose of common sense about what you need to worry about, and equally, what you don't need to worry about.I certainly agree.
Common sense plays a significant role In making the right decision(s) and as such, can help minimize risks on one's overall usability.
RE: Should I be scared of Alexa? - phenexfirf - 07-20-2020
(07-19-2020, 03:09 AM)mothered Wrote: Common sense plays a significant role In making the right decision(s) and as such, can help minimize risks on one's overall usability.
This right here. Exactly.
RE: Should I be scared of Alexa? - kRyPt0n - 07-20-2020
(07-18-2020, 04:09 PM)mothered Wrote:(07-18-2020, 01:53 PM)ChickenAttack Wrote: Well, they are recording even without Alexa, I guess.The moment you establish an Internet connection, your privacy & anonymity Is no longer within the confines of your local environment.
In my country no one gives a shit about this.. nothing about you is accurate
RE: Should I be scared of Alexa? - mothered - 07-20-2020
(07-20-2020, 09:29 PM)kRyPt0n Wrote:I'm sure there's agencies collecting & monitoring data to some degree.(07-18-2020, 04:09 PM)mothered Wrote:(07-18-2020, 01:53 PM)ChickenAttack Wrote: Well, they are recording even without Alexa, I guess.The moment you establish an Internet connection, your privacy & anonymity Is no longer within the confines of your local environment.
In my country no one gives a shit about this.. nothing about you is accurate
RE: Should I be scared of Alexa? - kRyPt0n - 07-22-2020
(07-20-2020, 09:41 PM)mothered Wrote:(07-20-2020, 09:29 PM)kRyPt0n Wrote:I'm sure there's agencies collecting & monitoring data to some degree.(07-18-2020, 04:09 PM)mothered Wrote: The moment you establish an Internet connection, your privacy & anonymity Is no longer within the confines of your local environment.
In my country no one gives a shit about this.. nothing about you is accurate
Only Our ISP's are
According to Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015 Section 9
RE: Should I be scared of Alexa? - mothered - 07-22-2020
(07-22-2020, 02:29 PM)kRyPt0n Wrote: Only Our ISP's areThat's certainly a cause for concern.