The author documents how LG WebOS actively retaliates when users block vendor telemetry—locking down the app store with cryptic error codes like E5.48.XV until tracking servers are unblocked. The post argues this constitutes forced consent under GDPR Article 7(4) and provides a blueprint for documenting and challenging the practice.
Background
This is part of a series exploring ways to reclaim control over smart TVs from vendor surveillance and restrictions, following up on a previous post about VLAN isolation strategies.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Sep 27, 2026 at 10:47 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10