I admit that LG collected browsing records from smart TV and used it for advertisement distribution

ByLG 전자

The user's browsing record from the LG smart TV and the file name in the USB memoryProblems that had been sent to LG's server without notice, Issued a statement officially recognized by LG.

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For Smart TV made by LG, there is a function called "Collection of watching info" in option menu, which has the function to send the user's browsing record to LG's server. This function is on when the default setting is kept, but the user can freely switch on and off. However, according to LG, regardless of the on / off setting, the browsing record was transmitted to LG's server.

ByCamknows

Regarding "Collection of watching info" function, LG said, "If the user disabled the function, the data was not stored in LG's server, but the browsing record was sent to the server. The record was used to deliver appropriate advertisements to users · to provide recommended programs to other users based on browsing records ". The collection of watching info function will be invalidated by a new firmware update.

In addition, as to the fact that the file names in the USB memory and the external storage device are being transmitted to the server, "collecting the file names in the external storage device is necessary for browsing from the Internet to deliver a smart TV life better for the user It was part of a new function of searching for information on the program being done.This function was not implemented and the collected file name was not saved in the server and personal information was not gathered, "LG Explained. This feature is also removed by a new firmware update.

ByLG 전자

LG said in a statement, "I am very sorry about the problem that may have been caused by sending browsing records and filenames in the external storage device to the server," I apologize, It was not "apologize" which is meaning, but "regret" indicating regret was used.

2013/11/29 17:30 Addendum
LG Electronics Japan Corp. officially commented that "LG Smart TV for the Japanese market does not have the features pointed out in overseas coverage, so you can not obtain customer viewing information" Announced.

Important Notice: Important Notice on Product / Product Support | LG Electronics Japan
http://www.lg.com/jp/support/support-notice/JPNTC131127103420