In our
increasingly connected world, data powers almost everything we do. It affects
the way we search, shop and show up online, and it even influences the way our
devices function. While people are becoming more aware of the need to protect
their personal information, they’re also realizing it’s a valuable commodity
that can be used to enhance their online experiences. Recent research found that over half (53%)[1] of global
consumers believe the exchange of data is important to society running smoothly.
Nearly as many (47%)1 are happy to
share data with businesses in exchange for a clear benefit.
In line with this, Samsung Galaxy users can decide who sees their
data and how it gets used. As part of the latest update to One UI 5, the Security and Privacy Dashboard on Galaxy devices has been upgraded
to make data safety even easier to manage.
Security
and personal information protection menus have been merged, giving users a view
of information that may be at risk. In one convenient place, the Dashboard can show the safety status of security
items, let users quickly change settings and help them manage risks more seamlessly. The items that can
make the biggest impact on digital safety — including Lock Screen, Accounts, SmartThings
Find, App Safety, and Updates — are now instantly accessible at the top of the
dashboard, and intuitive red, yellow, or green alerts show issues at a glance
and provide clear indicators if there are security issues. The upgraded hub includes
instant action prompts, such as permissions, that make data decisions more
transparent.
When
it comes to protecting personal information, keeping tabs on app permissions is
one of the simplest ways to ensure your data is not unknowingly being shared. Here
are four important permissions that help users reclaim their data sharing with just
few quick clicks on their Galaxy devices:
Managing Ads with Ease: Online shopping is
more popular than ever, and with so many platforms and apps, ads and recommendations
can quickly become overwhelming. For avid shoppers who prefer to not be
inundated by targeted advertisements, they can go to the Security and Privacy
Dashboard, click the Privacy tab, then go to the Ads menu and select “Delete AD
ID.” This means users can avoid unwanted recommendations as they continue
shopping in and using their favorite apps.
Control Microphone and Camera Permissions: Galaxy users can
choose exactly how much of their data can be accessed by a specific app. Users
may require different app permissions depending on the situation. Gamers, for
example, often need to communicate with others while playing. However if a user
discovers a gaming app can access their device’s microphone at all times, they
can navigate to the Privacy menu within the Security and Privacy Dashboard to
adjust their preferences — including revoking microphone access when an app
isn’t in use or opting for no microphone access at all. The same options are
available for camera access.
Manage
Location-based Services Easily: Location is one of the biggest data points users want
control over as more and more apps use location-based services. As countless
apps continue to keep tabs on users’ whereabouts, the Privacy menu within the
Security and Privacy Dashboard lets people see what apps have tracked their
location in the past 24 hours. This gives them the ability to quickly choose a
new setting, such as sharing only while using an app for things like ride shares
or not at all. By toggling the settings based on individual preferences, user
can disable precise location tracking, allowing only approximate tracking.
Keep Your App Preferences Up to Date: Many apps are downloaded for specific occasions and
then left installed and unused for long periods of time. Often times, people
don’t realize that these apps might continue tracking their data and activity months
after installing them, whether or not they are in use. To prevent apps from
accessing more data than necessary, Galaxy devices will proactively protect users’
privacy by removing permissions from apps that haven’t been used in a while. If
users want to reinstate the permissions, the Security and Privacy Dashboard
makes it easy to do so at any time.
To keep up
with the evolving world as our lives become more centered around data use,
Samsung will continue to prioritize users’ security and privacy. Samsung will
ensure Galaxy users can manage their data according to their preferences,
empowering them to easily navigate an increasingly data-driven world.
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