{"id":12286,"date":"2022-07-14T06:58:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T06:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=12286"},"modified":"2022-07-14T06:58:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T06:58:00","slug":"what-is-facebook-portal-what-does-it-do-with-your-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-facebook-portal-what-does-it-do-with-your-data","title":{"rendered":"What is Facebook Portal? 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What Does it Do With Your Data?\">What is Facebook Portal? What Does it Do With Your Data?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-facebook-portal-what-does-it-do-with-your-data\/#Video-calling_device\" title=\"Video-calling device\">Video-calling device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-facebook-portal-what-does-it-do-with-your-data\/#Smart_speaker\" title=\"Smart speaker\">Smart speaker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-facebook-portal-what-does-it-do-with-your-data\/#Smart_display\" title=\"Smart display\">Smart display<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-facebook-portal-what-does-it-do-with-your-data\/#Privacy_protections\" title=\"Privacy protections\">Privacy protections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Facebook_Portal_What_Does_it_Do_With_Your_Data\"><\/span>What is Facebook Portal? What Does it Do With Your Data?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/EH9xJue.jpg\" alt=\"what is facebook portal\"> <\/p>\n<p>What is Facebook Portal? What does it do with your data? If you have installed the Portal app, it collects crash reports to tell Facebook where your camera was when Portal stopped working and what distance you were from microphones. It collates performance data, system logs, settings, ambient light, and third-party applications, all of which open up privacy questions. We&#8217;ve rounded up some of the biggest concerns with Portal. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the privacy features in the app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video-calling_device\"><\/span>Video-calling device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A video-calling device on Facebook is gaining popularity among consumers. Facebook&#8217;s Portal is a smart display that enables users to share their videos with others. The device is similar to the Amazon Echo Show, but styled to look like a digital photo frame. It also features a camera that follows the user around the room. The Facebook Portal also includes a &#8220;household mode&#8221; that lets users share their Portals with others, and they can control which contacts they want to share their video calls with. It even lets you watch TV with friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>Facebook Portal devices come with Amazon Alexa support. Users can make calls using voice commands, and they can control their smart home devices and even order groceries. The Facebook Portal also incorporates AR effects and the Spark platform. The company says it is working to make video calls as fun as possible by incorporating AR stickers. But users should be aware that these aren&#8217;t available on every device. They can still use the device&#8217;s camera to make calls.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_speaker\"><\/span>Smart speaker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The smart speaker on Facebook Portal is an Amazon Alexa-powered device. Users can make and receive video calls through the device, and can play music and videos. The device works similarly to the Lenovo Smart Display, Google Home Hub, and Amazon Echo Show, and is capable of controlling smart home devices linked to an Amazon Alexa account. The two devices are similar in design and functionality, but they differ in one key way. Facebook has a huge community of fans, and the company has embraced the feedback from these users.<\/p>\n<p>The Facebook Portal is equipped with four microphone arrays, so it can listen to several conversations at the same time. In addition to enabling multiple conversations, it also allows you to block music when responding to voice commands. You can also mute the camera when not using the device. This feature is particularly useful if you are talking to a child or want to listen to a story without disturbing them. The Facebook Portal can also make calls between tablets and smartphones.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_display\"><\/span>Smart display<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Earlier this week, Facebook introduced three new versions of its Portal smart display. The first is an 8-inch version, which costs $129, while the second and third have a larger 10 inch screen. These are similar in size to the Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub Max. For $149, a stand-alone camera accessory is included, which allows you to use the entire TV as a Portal device. With this new hardware, you can control all of your connected devices through your Facebook account.<\/p>\n<p>The Facebook Portal smart display supports video calling, but only with Messenger contacts. This feature works much like FaceTime on an iPhone. Simply press the button on your Portal and start talking to your friends. The other person will see the call coming from the Portal and they can see you when they answer. For added security, Facebook also tracks the number of people you call in real time. This allows you to avoid unwanted calls, and keep track of who&#8217;s in your contact list.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Privacy_protections\"><\/span>Privacy protections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the Facebook Portal was announced last week, privacy concerns dominated the reaction. After all, a recent data breach exposed personal data of millions of users, sparking a backlash from the press. The potential for privacy violations is so compelling, that Facebook has since backtracked on its initial answer. The company now clarifies its intentions regarding data collection and usage in the Portal. However, the company does not appear to be aiming to use the data for ad targeting.<\/p>\n<p>Although Facebook executives acknowledged privacy concerns in developing the Portal, they could not adequately represent the product, and were unable to foresee how many users would take issue with its lack of transparency. Moreover, they were caught up in a toxic culture that prevents them from honestly representing their product. While acknowledging the concerns, they did not explain why the company made the changes. As a result, they did not disclose the full extent of the new privacy protections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Facebook Portal? What Does it Do With Your Data? What is Facebook Portal? What does it do with your data? If you have installed the Portal app, it collects crash reports to tell Facebook where your camera was when Portal stopped working and what distance you were from microphones. 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