Apple calmly tells Congress iPhones aren't spying on users

There’s more evidence debunking the conspiracy theory that your iPhone is secretly listening to you.

On Tuesday, Apple responded to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s requests for information on the data Apple products collect on customers. The letter mostly focused on location sharing as well as the inflammatory question of whether iPhones are listening in on users without their knowledge.

Apple unequivocally stated in its response letter (via CNET) that Apple products do not actively listen to users and collect data about what people are saying in the background. It provided more detail on how “Hey, Siri” functions without listening for or collecting other data in the meantime. And it said third-party apps that run on iPhones must indicate to users with clear visual signals if and when they are listening.  Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Apple calmly tells Congress iPhones aren't spying on users