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The last few days, # Slack , which I only use via a browser, keeps asking for video and audio permission, even though I'm not joining a call or ... (social.coop)
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The last few days, #Slack, which I only use via a browser, keeps asking for video and audio permission, even though I'm not joining a call or using their audio feature.Is slack trying to steal my #data and I'm only noticing because I monitor and track all such requests due to #privacy concerns? Makes me wonder how many people gave permission without thinking, especially if they use the app, which I imagine harvests a lot of data.

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[โ€“] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

@ncoca It's not just me, then. With a Web app as complex as Slack, it's hard to say if it's intentional or some programmer unknowingly making a change that proactively tries to get those permissions -- most of their Web devs have presumably already granted permission and would never notice the change.

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  • [โ€“] [S] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    @auspicacious I really wish I could get these groups to switch a more secure alternative like #Matrix or #Mattermost. The stuff they'll share in groups, thinking Slack is safe is a bit maddening.

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