eBuddy

EBuddy is an online platform that allows the user to log in from a web browser or a mobile phone using Java in its instant messaging accounts. eBuddy provides access to the Windows Live, Yahoo! - AOL Instant, Google Talk, ICQ, the Facebook and MySpace Messenger.

The system of eBuddy is constantly expanding and has recently published three new versions. eBuddy works behind a proxy and a firewall because it acts only on the HTTP port 80.

There are also applications for Android, Symbian and iPhone.

Differences to the software

Since eBuddy browser-based logging into the IM additions, can be expected compared to the installable programs, with a few drawbacks. So neither Webcam function calls via eBuddy still customary in ICQ and Windows Live Messenger Emoticons Flash.

Privacy aspects

The service started in 2003 under the name e - Messenger and eBuddy was renamed in 2006. Owner is ' Prime Technology Ventures and Lowland Capital Partners ' based in Amsterdam. The user accepts noisy eBuddy Privacy to use the service based on Dutch law: so it is not the German Data Protection Act. The service provider collects personal information, such as the Facebook Benutzerkennng incl password and the stored mail account information for MSN, AIM and Google Talk, etc., but also online status information, phone numbers and address information ( inter alia, the mail addresses of the messaging contact partners ), the age and gender of the user, etc. transferred content (eg Messenger ) messages are cached. In addition, technical information such as IP address, browser type, etc. are stored. For these stored personal data of the provider accepts only a limited responsibility. Contrary to the German Data Protection Act, the User agrees, for example, explicitly states that the personal data may be stored on servers outside the EU. The user agrees to use its data to create targeted advertising. When using eBuddy XMS, a copy of the complete address book is transferred to the provider. The address book contents is also used with other readers suggest contacts. The eBuddy provider indicates that he intends to disclose the personal information under various circumstances, such as when he is of the opinion that this is his legal duty, or if he could thereby protect his property. eBuddy integrated content ( advertisements ) from third parties and enables these suppliers to determine the IP address of the user.

Risks are, in particular, that various sensitive personal data is left to a foreign company. This data can be stored anywhere in the world focused explicitly outside the EU. There is therefore no control more on the protection of these data. The German Data Protection Act does not apply. In case of dispute are governed by Dutch law. In a hack attack on the dataset of the user's online identity with all online platforms and mail providers used is compromised simultaneously.

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