November 23, 2013 at 13:43LG will stop monitoring SmartTV users
By LG, designed implicated in the scandal tracking for SmartTV users recognize the data even when disconnected facts tracking options, according to CNET's .
LG states that the collection of data on viewing channels and media files was used solely to provide users with relevant advertising and viewing recommendations.
“LG regrets the inconvenience this functionality has brought users, and will continue to strive to live up to the expectations of all our customers and the public,” an LG spokesperson told the publication.
The Korean company is working on the development of a software update that will fix a bug with sending information when the option is disabled, and the function of transferring a list of files from USB drives and external network drives will be removed from the firmware.
LG states that the collection of data on viewing channels and media files was used solely to provide users with relevant advertising and viewing recommendations.
“LG regrets the inconvenience this functionality has brought users, and will continue to strive to live up to the expectations of all our customers and the public,” an LG spokesperson told the publication.
The Korean company is working on the development of a software update that will fix a bug with sending information when the option is disabled, and the function of transferring a list of files from USB drives and external network drives will be removed from the firmware.