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  • 07-08-2014 10:14am
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    Darth Floodric
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭


    Can someone give me a level headed assessment of the new Facebook messenger app requirements and permissions. I've read all about how the can access your private data and turn on microphones at will etc but is it really a concern. I see a lot of ''omg I'm deleting this app now lolz'' from people.


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    same ol sh1te
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭same ol sh1te


    Darth Floodric wrote: »
    Can someone give me a level headed assessment of the new Facebook messenger app requirements and permissions. I've read all about how the can access your private data and turn on microphones at will etc but is it really a concern. I see a lot of ''omg I'm deleting this app now lolz'' from people.

    This explains it best
    http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/4365645
    • Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity
    • Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
    • Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
    • Allows the app to record audio with microphone. This permission allows the app to record audio at any time without your confirmation.
    • Allows the app to take pictures and videos with the camera. This permission allows the app to use the camera at any time without your confirmation.
    • Allows the app to read you phone's call log, including data about incoming and outgoing calls. This permission allows apps to save your call log data, and malicious apps may share call log data without your knowledge.
    • Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone, including the frequency with which you've called, emailed, or communicated in other ways with specific individuals.
    • Allows the app to read personal profile information stored on your device, such as your name and contact information. This means the app can identify you and may send your profile information to others.
    • Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • Allows the app to get a list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.


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