Internet related News · 2021-07-06

Audacity new privacy policy sparks off protests – News


Suggested changes to the privacy policy of audio-editing app, Audacity has some users up in arms. The open-source software is now collecting user data for “app analytics” & “improving our app” as well as “for legal enforcement”, & but has denied allegations of spying on members.


Audacity sparks uproar over new data collection policy – engadget.com

Recent changes to the Audacity privacy policy have led to some users calling the audio-editing app spyware. The open-source software is now collecting user data for “app analytics” and “improving our app” as well as “for legal enforcement.”
The privacy policy was updated on July 2nd, following…

Link: Audacity sparks uproar over new data collection policy
via www.engadget.com


Audacity refutes ‘spyware’ accusations after privacy policy update – Mashable

Popular audio editing program Audacity is trying to clear up recent accusations that it’s now “spyware” after recent changes to its privacy policy. Even so, many users remain unconvinced.

Link: Audacity refutes ‘spyware’ accusations after privacy policy update

via mashable.com

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