Can Chrome extensions collect data?
I need to use the Google Chrome webstore to purchase a chrome extension. I have a question that I can't seem to find answer to. Does anyone know if the extension can collect data from my browsing habits? I'm concerned that it might be a privacy risk.
Yes, Chrome extensions can collect data. They can do so using the chrome.storage API. If you are looking for a good example, check out the current Chrome extension for the Hacker News mobile app.
Yes, they can. You can find examples in the Chrome Web Store. Just search for "data collection" and you'll find a lot of extensions that can gather information from your browsing.
This is a list of some of the extensions that I found collecting data.
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