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Plex now want to SELL your personal data (slrpnk.net)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week 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 -10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

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 -5 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (2 children)

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 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

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 -3 points 6 days 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.

[–] moriquende@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

Lmao we already see people are being influenced by social media and targeted marketing, where do you think the source of that is? Do you think you're immune? Think again. And it's not just about selling you things, it's about shaping how and what you think. And what's the agenda I'm trying to drive in your eyes?

You're right that they for now don't sell personal library streaming information, let's see how long it stays that way.