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How Facebook Tracks You on Android

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Explore the intricacies of third-party tracking on Android devices in this 44-minute conference talk from media.ccc.de. Delve into a technical analysis of captured and decrypted data transmitted between Android devices and Facebook servers, revealing how certain apps share device information and usage patterns with Facebook immediately upon opening. Learn about data brokers, advertising data, and user profiles while understanding the implications for privacy. Examine the Facebook SDK, Android privacy concerns, and potential solutions for both Facebook and app developers to mitigate oversharing and protect user privacy. Gain insights into what individuals can do to safeguard their data, and participate in a Q&A session covering topics such as communication, microphone usage, and other relevant inquiries.

Syllabus

Intro
Data Brokers
Methodology
Results
Advertising Data
Profiles
Why does this matter
Combined data
Facebook SDK
Android Privacy
What should Facebook do
What can you do
Recap
Thank You
Communication
Microphone
Questions

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