The FTC hammered on Brightest Flashlight Free for sharing app users location and device ID with third-parties and advertisers. Sometimes the required access wasnt evil, but some did pose privacy risks. WeMo app requires access to read your contactss name to display the name of your device, name or name of the owner, Belkin engineers said. The app allows for notifications if a device is triggered by motion or by sensing power.”]
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