Privacy and smartphone Apps

What was the main purpose of creating the test app in the video?

• To compete with other apps

• To sell it to users

• To test how much personal information users give away

• To make money from advertisements

What did the horoscope app require access to?

• Only the user's email

• Just the user's name

• Photo, call logs, and location

• Only the user's horoscope

What is DEF CON

• A smartphone brand

• A hacker convention

• A type of smartphone app

• A privacy policy

What can hackers do with personal information found online?

• Only view it without any harm

• Use it to assume someone's identity

• Nothing it's safe

• Use it to send emails

What did the privacy expert suggest about app permissions?

• They should be ignored

• They should be read carefully

• They are not im[portant

• They are always safe

What is a common misconception about free apps?

• They are completely free

• They might collect and sell user data

• They do not collect any data

• They are safer than paid apps

What is the role of the Privacy Commissioner mentioned in the video?

• To create new apps

• To sell user data

• To give warnings and recommendations

• To enforce privacy laws

What can users do to protect their data on smartphones?

• Ignore app permissions

• Delete unused apps

• Use only free apps

• share more personal information

Why is it important to read app permissions?

• To ensure the app works properly

• To know what personal data the app can access

• To get more app features

• To make the app faster

What did the video suggest about the future of data privacy?

• Privacy policies will become longer

• It will become less important

• Users need to be more proactive