Comment on Can you un-smart a smart tv?
SkippingRelax@lemmy.world 3 months agoSome of the eu regulations, you can’t just waive them by accepting an unreasonable EULA.
Comment on Can you un-smart a smart tv?
SkippingRelax@lemmy.world 3 months agoSome of the eu regulations, you can’t just waive them by accepting an unreasonable EULA.
tsonfeir@lemm.ee 3 months ago
And what is the penalty? A fine? That’s just part of the business model. Let’s say Samsung, a major appliance manufacturer, had a Refrigerator that sent data back to Samsung. The code is set to occasionally browse for an open WiFi network, in the event that one is not provided, and send encrypted data to them then disconnect.
Let’s say that someone figured out it was making connections. “It’s a bug, it’s just scanning for WiFi like your computer does to allow you to connect.”
But, they point out it’s sending data. “It’s just a bug related to software update checks.”
Okay, so someone manages to crack open SSL, unlikely, and they get a bunch of odd data that is probably usage data or whatever. Let’s also say that anyone in the government gives a shit. They do what, tell them to stop? They say “Okay we will stop, but everyone needs to update their firmware.” — now they are off the hook. No one updates.
My point is not about the existence laws, but that corporations don’t care. The reward is worth the risk to them. The EU can’t realistically ban Samsung from doing business, there would be chaos if people couldn’t get their new Samsung Galaxy Phone.