This is how European's feel irregardless if the app is Chinese or American. All your data gets sucked up by some foreign nation (private industry or government, doesn't really matter).
And make no mistake:
- it is one of my checks when I consider who I vote for
- I do complain to relevant authorities to the best of my ability
- I am willing to put more effort and more money behind it
- I am not alone
================
For everyone who agree but haven't done anything yet, feel free to take any small step, some examples:
- contact politicins and ask them (twitter, snail mail, email, phone)
- contact local consumer protection groups
- generally be vocal about it wherever it is relevant (i.e. don't be an annoying fool): in app reviews, in a constructive way in relevant discussions in forums etc
This serves two purposes: first to make sure politicians and authorites know this is a pain point.
Secondly it also makes sure app makers gets the message.
While I will probably enjoy it too much when certain big companies get their well deserved multi million or even multi billion fines I don't generally want punishment but compliance:
I just want my alarm clock and what not that I already pay a stupid monthly fee for not to try to double dip me on top of that! (Real case, hey Alarmy! Enjoy your free advertising!)
I just don't want everyone and their dog to be aware what I disease I looked up.
Basically I just want basic decency.
Is it something that's discussed in Europe?