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King@lemy.lol to Open Source@lemmy.ml ·
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How can I report apps that falsely claim to be open source?

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How can I report apps that falsely claim to be open source?

King@lemy.lol to Open Source@lemmy.ml ·
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Example:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.macoou.feedbrowser

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    1 year ago

    I just used the Aurora store privacy analysis tool

    Why the fuck does an RSS reader need microphone access?

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      1 year ago

      wait what tool?

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        Looks like they use https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/413593/

        (Edited to be the app in the OP)

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