Google Docs App Requests Dangerous Permissions Enabling Surveillance
The Google Docs Android app is reported to require permissions beyond its stated functionality, including screen overlay access that could enable real-time activity monitoring. Users are concerned these permissions create stalkerware-style exploitation vectors. This reflects a broader problem of app permission over-reach going unchecked on mobile platforms.
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A user who doesn't use Google Docs on their phone can't uninstall the pre-installed app, and finds its background data toggle repeatedly re-enabled even after manually disabling it. This forces unwanted data usage and removes user control over a bundled application.
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Google Docs App Syncing Data Without User-Granted Permissions
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