Read a Forbes article on the DOJ requesting all Android and iOS App Store user data for those who have downloaded ATN’s Obsidian4 mobile scope app. It’s pretty ingenious. By hitting the App Store the DOJ can obtain the user’s real name, address, app installation and usage telemetry, IP, as well as billing information irrespective of an individual apps privacy policy.
The article says this is to look for ITAR violations but the request is for all app user data not just those without a US IP address. Would knowing about this type of data collection change what apps you are willing to install on your phone and use- for example the Mantis X?
The article says this is to look for ITAR violations but the request is for all app user data not just those without a US IP address. Would knowing about this type of data collection change what apps you are willing to install on your phone and use- for example the Mantis X?