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   On 12/3/25 11:43 AM, Frank Slootweg wrote:   
   >AJL  wrote:   
   >> On 12/3/25 2:13 AM, Chris Green wrote:   
   >> >Jörg Lorenz  wrote:   
   >> >> On 02.12.25 22:48, AJL wrote:   
   >> >> > Arizona is suing online retailer Temu, alleging the platform illegally   
   >> >> >  collects personal information and data from its customers.   
   >> >>   
   >> >> Those who use Temu do not deserve better.   
   >> >> TikTok is Pooh Bear's tool to spy on young people.   
   >> >> Temu is the tool with the same purpose to spy on adults.   
   >> >>   
   >> >Why would I actually care if Temu knows that I bought a pair of boots?   
   >> >They know my name and address (so do zillions of other people) and   
   >> >that's about it.   
   >>   
   >> Did you read the part about Temu being able to access your phone's   
   >>  microphone? Also assessing your other apps. Sounded scary to me...   
   >   
   >  Chris later mentioned that he doesn't use an app on his phone, but   
   >(probably the Temu website on) his computer. So no 'app' and only a   
   >browser. Same as I do 'all' my online shopping (of course not at Temu,   
   >nor at any other Chinese webshop/company). Even for my main trusted   
   >electronics, electrics, etc. supplier, I use their website on my laptop,   
   >safer and more convenient (large screen/keyboard).   
   >   
   >  The only company-specific apps I use on my phone, are those which I   
   >trust, i.e. airlines, hotel-booking, etc..   
      
   I no longer use my 6 year old phone that hasn't been updated in over a year   
    for anything sensitive. Currently I use my Chrome OS stuff and a browser   
    for that. But who knows...   
      
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