Samsung states that all personal data that it is through cameras and microphones in tv sets processed, safe save. Thus responds the manufacturer on a critical article, in which possible privacygevaren be noted.
A number of recent hdtvs from Samsung, including the ES8000 and E7000-series, have built-in hd cameras, and microphones. It is also in the firmware as voice and face recognition included. This technology, Samsung Smart Interaction ‘ is used for services on the Smart TV platform and direct control of the tv set.
In a critical article on HD Guru, there was some criticism given on Samsung. The company would consumers have insufficient information about its privacy policy with respect to sensitive data that the Smart Interaction can get. Also offering Samsung in the US customers the opportunity to register, after which they are three months extra warranty. Because of this, it is possible in theory to use the address of a consumer to the serial number of the device to pair.
Another potential risk is that the integrated camera and microphones, in theory, unsolicited by third party can be to secretly collect information, while also it is unclear to what extent the platform of Samsung is resistant to hackers. There is also the possibility that there are backdoors in the software. In addition, the camera has no led flash when it is active.
Meanwhile, Samsung has answered the questions about his privacy policy. The Korean company is claiming that all of the information that it collects through its Smart TV platform has been secured and encrypted save. Data that is used for face detection according to the manufacturer, only the saved to the device and both the microphones if the camera can the firmware be disabled. In addition, Samsung that the lens of the built-in camera side can be making it just a black image afvangt.
Samsung reports that it is not responsible for the third party services. Furthermore, all collected data will be forwarded directly to the respective provider. Another kritiekpunt is that Samsung in its terms and conditions states that the personal data within all of its businesses may use. The Samsung group has international a large number of divisions and joint-ventures, so it is unclear which parts exactly have access to such data.