Samsung Galaxy Tablets
Review date: 11/02/2020
You want a tablet but you don't want an iPad. Samsung's Galaxy Android tablets--of which it feels like there are a million versions--are a good option. Use them like an iPad. Use them like a laptop. Use them like a giant phone or little TV. It seems there is an option and price range for everyone. Just beware, Samsung might sell your personal data and nobody wants that.
What could happen if something goes wrong
As with all tablets, it's good to lock them down with a passcode to protect all the data and information you'll keep on them. Otherwise, someone could get in there, access your email, and email your boss terrible things that get you fired. That'd be bad. Something else that may be bad is that Samsung says in their privacy policy they may share or sell your data with others, like commercial data resellers. Taking your personal information and selling it for profit is another way companies make money off you and it's not great.
Privacy
Can it snoop on me?
Camera
Device: Yes
App: N/A
Microphone
Device: Yes
App: N/A
Tracks Location
Device: Yes
App: N/A
What is required to sign up?
Yes
Phone
No
Third party account
No
What data does it collect?
Personal
Name, email, phone number, date of birth, gender
Biometric
Voice recordings if you use voice commands
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?
In February, 2020, Samsung had a data breach on it UK customer account pages, effecting less than 150 people.
Can this product be used offline?
User friendly privacy information?
Links to privacy information
Security
Does this product meet our Minimum Security Standards?
Encryption
Uses encryption in transit and at rest.
Strong password
Security updates
Manages vulnerabilities
Samsung has a bug bounty program, which means that anyone who finds a security issue and discloses it responsibly may get paid. https://security.samsungmobile.com/rewardsProgram.smsb
Privacy policy
Samsung has a page highlighting it's privacy principles
