Warning: *privacy not included with this product
Kobo eReaders
Review date: 11/02/2020
Want an e-reader but don't want to be tied to Amazon and Amazon's book store? Want something that also supports open source book files (which Amazon's e-readers don't do)? Toronto-based Kobo makes a series of e-readers perfect for for you! Their low-end e-readers get the job done without any bells or whistles, and their higher-end e-readers include features like expanded storage--so you can store all those free and open source titles--and water resistance--for all you bathtub and beach readers. Good deal!
What could happen if something goes wrong
While it is nice to have an e-reader option that is not tied to Amazon and all the data collection Amazon does, it doesn't mean you're off the hook when it comes to data collection with Kobo's e-readers. They may share your personal Information with service providers, business partners or affiliates, retail partners, or by selling it to third parties for marketing purposes. And, we're not sure you can even delete the data they collect on you. You can request that data be corrected. There was no mention of deletion in the privacy policy.
Privacy
Can it snoop on me?
Camera
Device: No
App: N/A
Microphone
Device: No
App: N/A
Tracks Location
Device: No
App: N/A
What is required to sign up?
Yes
Phone
No
Third party account
Yes
What data does it collect?
Personal
Name, email, phone number, gender, date of birth
Biometric
Social
How does it use this data?
How can you control your data?
What is the company’s known track record for protecting users’ data?
No known incidents in the last 2 years.
Can this product be used offline?
User friendly privacy information?
Links to privacy information
Security
Does this product meet our Minimum Security Standards?
Encryption
Strong password
Security updates
Manages vulnerabilities
Rakuten doesn't have an official bug bounty program, but it supports the responsible disclosure of security vulerabilities.
