THE GOOD MEN PROJECT – Nov 2 – A study by Datingroo reveals the amount of information dating apps have access to. Datingroo analyzed the UK's top 10 dating apps.
- 100% of the tested apps request access to photos, media, and files stored on the smartphone
- 90% can modify and even delete content in the internal storage
- 80% access the phone's location and wifi-connection
- 70% access contacts and accounts
- 60% know the identity of the user, their camera and phone status
- 50% of the apps have accessibility to the devices ID and call information
- 30% gain control over the microphone and can record audio files from it
- 10% are even allowed to send and receive SMS from the smartphone
by Sheldon White
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