After LG was accused of spying through its TVs, I wanted to see how other TV companies were collecting and protecting our data.
by John HigginsNov 11, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesJohn Higgins is a senior reviewer covering TVs and audio. He has over 20 years experience in AV, and has previously been on staff at Digital Trends and Reviewed.Every TV company is spying on you, not just LG. Like other tech companies, they collect lots of information, and while some is necessary for products to work, not all of it is — and could include details you’d prefer to keep private. Many customers are concerned about how TVs and streaming devices might be spying: listening to what you say, taking screenshots of everything you watch, storing sensitive information on your TV, and sharing your data with the cloud.
