New ASUS router firmware now requires a user to be 16y or older and will restrict features and even security upgrades if you opt out
nelson @ fluckx @lemmy.world Posts 3Comments 381Joined 2 yr. ago
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Is the train of thought that if the adult approves they can harvest data from minors regardless? It harvests data from anybody using the internet, not just person handling the settings. It doesn't seem legal that the data harvest agreement binds all users in a household rather than the one managing the settings?
Is that legal in Europe? is it legal to suddenly semi brick a device if you dont allow them to data harvest? Is it really considered giving consent freely when the device you paid $$ for suddenly no longer does 90% because you disagree with sudden data harvest practices?
I can understand a feature not working because you disagree on sharing something. E.g: can't tell you which pizza place is near you if you dont share your location.
But this? I hope it's illegal and they get sued into oblivion for this. This is super invasive.