Day in Tech History

Day in Tech History


November 3, 1999: REAL Networks Admits to Data Collection

November 02, 2019

1999 – Real Networks admits to collecting data without telling users with their software program RealJukebox player. When the issue was brought up by a competitor, Real apologized and issued a patch to change the collection process. For any software to collect data, they must inform you and give you an option to opt out. […]