Avast starts research on data collection

The Czech Observatory for Data Protection started investigating Avast after circulation of publications which revealed that it was selling background information of its users.

Avast

Among Avast's clients were large technology companies such as Google, Microsoft and , revealed research conducted by Motherboard and PCMag.

"We are currently collecting information on the whole case. There are suspicions of a serious and widespread violation of the protection of users' personal data. "After the investigation, further measures will be taken and the general public will be informed." said Ivana Janů, President of the Czech Personal Data Protection Agency.

Concerns about Avast's data collection practices first surfaced in 2019, when it was discovered that some of its extensions for the Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers collected information from which the company sold to third parties.

Google and Mozilla stopped distributing the extensions, until Avast fixed them with significant changes that reduced the amount of data they collected from users' computers.

But a few days ago we reported that Avast continues to collect information such as Google searches, Google Maps, and , but also clicks from adult websites.

As with the extensions, the data was anonymous, but according to Vice, many experts believe that even with anonymous data, it is possible to identify a person.

iGuRu.gr The Best Technology Site in Greecefgns

every publication, directly to your inbox

Join the 2.100 registrants.

Written by giorgos

George still wonders what he's doing here ...

Leave a reply

Your email address is not published. Required fields are mentioned with *

Your message will not be published if:
1. Contains insulting, defamatory, racist, offensive or inappropriate comments.
2. Causes harm to minors.
3. It interferes with the privacy and individual and social rights of other users.
4. Advertises products or services or websites.
5. Contains personal information (address, phone, etc.).