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Re:LG Smart TVs log USB filenames and viewing info to LG ser... by cjrp on Tuesday November 19, 2013 @07:36AM (#6760698)
>But indeed, no personal data was collected so I don't really understand the fuss.

Filenames on USB sticks attached to the TV could quite easily include personal data. That and the lack of (working) option to disable the feature entirely.

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Re:LG Smart TVs log USB filenames and viewing info to LG ser... by russellsprouts on Tuesday November 19, 2013 @04:00PM (#6764434)
It sounds like this solution was for cable shows, not every piece of media that is played.
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