Removing Google's Android System SafetyCore Without Consent
Google released a security update for Android 9 and later, which included a new service called Android System SafetyCore. The feature provides on-device user protection infrastructure for apps but was installed silently on devices without explicit user consent. Users are unhappy with the lack of transparency about this service.
- The fact that Google installed SafetyCore without informing or consulting its users highlights a broader issue in how technology companies balance security concerns with user autonomy and privacy.
- How will regulators address the growing trend of tech giants assuming control over consumer data without explicit user consent?