Pornography-blocking apps often promoted in Christian circles are hitting back after Google suspended two of the most widely-used programs from its phone store.
The technology giant suspended Covenant Eyes and Accountable2You apps from the Google Play store after an article in Wired magazine branded them ‘shameware’.
Criticism in the piece centred on the fact that the apps capture all of a user’s online activity before sending details on to a server. It alleged such software could be used for spying rather than simple accountability.
Covenant Eyes spokesperson Dan Armstrong said: ‘Our usage policy explicitly prohibits using Covenant Eyes to monitor someone without their authorisation. We do not allow spouses to use Covenant Eyes to spy on one another or employers to secretly monitor employees.’
Ben Lawrence, the CEO of Accountable2You said: ‘We have been listed on the Play store for many years and have fully complied with all requirements and met all the regulations regarding Google’s User Data policies, including their upcoming policy changes,’ he said. The apps can still be downloaded from websites and also the Apple store.
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