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do I need to worry about data collection if I block the apps network access? (self.privacy)

submitted 3 weeks ago by goofsqueak to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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theres a bunch of customizastion apps (icon packs, launchers etc.) that look really cool but lowkey collect my data, but if I just turn off the apps network permissons (app info, mobile data usage, and then set allow network access to off) do I still need to worry about data collection? thank

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[–] goofsqueak 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

oh damn, that could happen right after I download the app grr

[–] fdagpigj@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure apps can't start until the user chooses to launch them, so in that time you could either disable the permission or turn off your device's internet. Assuming you need a VPN so you can't just use NetGuard?

[–] goofsqueak 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

yea sadly I want to use a vpn so I can't use netguard

[–] Neptr@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Rethink DNS (on f-droid) offers the option to use WireGuard profiles from a your VPN provider if you supply it. Most providers allow that option.

Rethink allows disabling network access, firewalling, and DNS adblocking.