Understanding App Privacy and Security

The video explores privacy concerns related to smartphone apps, demonstrating how much personal data users unknowingly share. It involves creating a test app to highlight these issues, showing user reactions, and discussing hacking vulnerabilities. The video concludes with measures to protect privacy and emphasizes the importance of user awareness.

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

• To sell user data to third parties

• To test the privacy policies of popular apps

• To provide daily horoscopes to users

• To generate revenue through advertisements

What surprising access can apps have according to the video?

• Only access to your contacts

• Only access to your location

• Access to your camera and microphone

• Access to your social media accounts

What is a common reason users agree to app permissions without reading them?

• They trust all apps implicitly

• They are eager to use the app features

• They are required by law to agree

• They believe apps cannot access personal data

What is a 'white hat hacker' as described in the video?

• A hacker who steals data for profit

• A hacker who exposes security flaws for good

• A hacker who creates viruses

• A hacker who works for the government

What did the human hackers demonstrate in the video?

• How to encrypt personal data

• How to protect your phone from malware

• How to hack into a smartphone using online information

• How to create a secure password

What is a major concern with privacy policies according to the video?

• They are too short and simple

• They are written in multiple languages

• They are only available online

• They are often ignored by users

What power does the Canadian Privacy Commissioner currently lack?

• The ability to warn companies

• The ability to conduct investigations

• The ability to make recommendations

• The ability to issue fines

What is a recommended action for users to protect their data?

• Regularly update their phone's software

• Delete all apps from their phone

• Manage app permissions through the app manager

• Only use apps from well-known companies

Why should users delete unused apps from their phones?

• They are no longer supported by developers

• They can still collect personal data

• They slow down the phone's performance

• They take up too much storage space

What is the main message of the video regarding free apps?

• They provide the best user experience

• They are always safe to use

• They are developed by non-profit organizations

• They often come with hidden costs