Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic.

Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic.

OS operators throwing out that data is "unlikely," research author tells Ars.

Samsung and Vizio Smart TVs Still Send Tracking-Like Traffic After Users Turn It Off

Samsung and Vizio smart TVs kept sending traffic consistent with automatic content recognition (ACR) even after researchers turned off the feature in the privacy settings. The findings raise questions about whether smart TV privacy controls stop viewing-related data flows, while also clarifying an important limit. Encrypted traffic prevented researchers from confirming exactly what these devices […]

Does Opting Out of Smart TV Tracking Work Investigation Uncovered Suspicious Traffic

8 # Rewrite: Understanding Smart TV Tracking and Protecting Your Privacy A new report sheds light on the privacy implications of Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) implementations in smart TVs. Despite its importance, there is limited public knowledge about the privacy risks associated with ACR due to its opaque nature and the challenges of testing it [...]