Study reveals the scary amount of personal data apps can collect without your permission. A new study has shown that apps tracking user location data can also infer additional personal information, including personality traits, habits, demographics, and interests.
Read moreShould I ask for INTERNET permission on Android?
No, you shouldn’t ask for INTERNET permission at runtime . INTERNET belongs to the Normal permissions group, which are automatically granted by the system if they’re declared in the Manifest, as mentioned in this document: Normal permissions do not directly risk the user’s privacy.
Read moreIs it safe to give app permissions?
Android allows “normal” permissions — such as giving apps access to the internet — by default. That’s because normal permissions shouldn’t pose a risk to your privacy or your device’s functionality . It’s the “dangerous” permissions that Android requires your permission to use.
Read moreWhy do permissions are important in a mobile app?
An app with a single permission could potentially access a wealth of user information , while an app with multiple permissions might be able to interact with the phone’s hardware components but remain walled off from any personal data about the user.
Read moreWhat apps need phone permissions?
For Android devices, when you download an app from the store, a pop-up will typically display what permissions are required before launching.
Read moreWhat is the permission for using the internet?
Note: Both the Internet and ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE permissions are normal permissions , which means they’re granted at install time and don’t need to be requested at runtime.
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