Secret Santa apps facilitate the exchange of gifts—and data.
One of the first things Caltrider did was to pull up the apps on the Google Play store and take a look at the app permissions . That’s where the first red flag came up:, for example, has access not only to IP addresses but also precise location data, plus cameras, microphones, the content of USB storage, and more. Why would a Secret Santa app need permission to record audio? It probably shouldn’t, so that’s something to look out for, Caltrider said.
I doubt there’s creepy data-collecting intent behind this app , but it’s indicative of a larger tradeoff with some of the smaller, less commercial apps in many arenas. “A lot of times some of these smaller developers don’t have the same interest in collecting vast troves of data to create profiles on users to then use to target ads or personalize,” said Caltrider. “But you’re also sometimes getting people that just might not have the resources to really protect the data they do collect.”.
You don’t haaavvvee to tell us your mother’s maiden name, but if you don’t, it’s not our fault when you get a shitty gift. And it’s not just holiday gifts we’re talking about: Sites like DrawNames and Elfster also promote year-round exchanges—
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