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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by Sunny@slrpnk.net to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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I consent to Plex to: (i) sell certain personal information (hashed emails, advertising identifiers) to third-parties for advertising and marketing purposes; and (ii) store and/or access certain personal information (advertising identifiers, IP address, content being watched) on my device(s) and share that information with Plex’s advertising partners. This data is used to deliver personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Your consent applies to all devices on which you have Plex installed. You can withdraw your consent at any time in Account Settings or using this page.

Soure: https://www.plex.tv/vendors/ (Might have to clear cache)

Can also read about the changes here: https://www.plex.tv/about/privacy-legal/

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[-] FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au -2 points 2 weeks ago

You can literally click “I do not agree” lol. Also the “personal data” is a hashed email (so they don’t get your email), ip address, and watch history. Not very “personal”, and not anything that violates your privacy or is of any concern to you.

[-] moriquende@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

If you connect to the internet from 2 or 3 different locations, the hashed email will be the same, so they just need to compare the locations to those from another service like Instagram and they know who you are and what you're streaming.

[-] FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au -2 points 2 weeks ago

And? Why should we care? If I'm already using instagram and other social media platforms that we all know do this, I am clearly ok with it aren't I?

[-] moriquende@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago

Companies want your money. The more they know about you, the more possibilities they have to get it. You don't know what the political landscape may look like down the road. You may feel safe now, but that can change quickly. Imagine you suddenly need to pay back money to the copyright owners unless you can prove you already did?

[-] FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au -1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

And just like that we’re at silly made up hypothetical situations to drive fear and an agenda. That’s not even worth entertaining.

Btw these changes and the data that is shared/sold are only for plex’s hosted movies and shows - not your personal media collection.

We do not and will not collect information about content or titles in your personal media library or what you’ve played.

Personal media users: we do NOT, and will not, share or sell any information about the content and titles on or your use of a personal media server.

Source: link in the OP

[-] Don_alForno@feddit.org 0 points 2 weeks ago

And just like that we’re at silly made up hypothetical situations to drive fear and an agenda. That’s not even worth entertaining.

It's all hypothetical until it isn't anymore. You're literally the slowly boiled frog.

[-] FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au -2 points 2 weeks ago

So how long before you admit you’re wrong? If they don’t sell it in 2 years? 5 years? 10 years?

You’re literally spreading FUD based on your paranoia.

[-] endeavor@sopuli.xyz 0 points 2 weeks ago

Idunno why you don't think having an unique hash attatched to your data is no biggie. Especially if that hash is easily cracked in a few years by quantum computers.

[-] FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au 0 points 2 weeks ago

It’s an email address, it doesn’t matter lol

[-] endeavor@sopuli.xyz 0 points 2 weeks ago

Just say you don't care about privacy and having all your data out there for anyone to do anything they want with.

[-] FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au -1 points 2 weeks ago

“All your data” lol

I care about my actual private data. My email that I hand out to dozens of sites isn’t that. What movies/tv shows of Plex’s - not my collection - isn’t that. It’s definitely not an issue when it’s opt-in like this is.

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