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Samsung's Preloaded Israeli App "Global Goals" Faces Privacy Controversy Over Data Collection

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6mo ago· 5 min readenNews

Summary

An Israeli-founded app called "Samsung Global Goals" that comes preloaded on Samsung phones is facing controversy over data collection practices. The app, developed by a company called "Taboola," collects user data including device information, location, and usage patterns. Privacy advocates have raised concerns about the app's data collection scope and transparency, particularly since it's pre-installed and difficult to remove. Samsung has responded with a statement emphasizing their commitment to user data protection and compliance with regulations, stating they collaborate with partners to enrich customer experience while maintaining security and privacy principles.

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Samsung takes the protection of our users' data very seriously and is committed to providing a secure experience in strict compliance with local laws and regulations.
We continually strive to enrich our customer experience by collaborating closely with a wide variety of regional and global partners.
Samsung's core principles of security, privacy, and user control ensure our customers have the choice to manage their personal data as they wish, with the highest level of protection possible.
The app collects user data including device information, location, and usage patterns, raising concerns among privacy advocates.
Privacy advocates have raised concerns about the app's data collection scope and transparency, particularly since it's pre-installed and difficult to remove.
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Update: Samsung reached out to us with the following statement: Samsung takes the protection of our users' data very seriously and is committed to providing a secure experience in strict compliance with local laws and regulations. We continually strive to

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