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 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 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.
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