Google does not deny that Gmail add-ons developers can read emails – IT Pro – News

Somewhere here I understand the reactions 'it's logical' or we already knew, enough applications or add-ons that must be able to see / read & # 39; their e-mail for their work, but what about it with apps / add-ons where this is not a part?

Bit of the history of scan files, an anti-virus it is only logical that such a program "reads" your files, after all for the search for viruses / trojans / anything . Here and there, sometimes, a list or file to a server for an additional control or algorithm, everything is fine because: anti-virus. But when we knew that an anti-cheat was reading all the files, it suddenly became a big problem. Or when gaming platforms (Steam, Arc, Origin, etc.) started doing similar things, it was also a problem. While these had the same goals, anti-cheats seeking cheatsoftware, gaming platforms to other games installed.

The reverse, it also seems difficult to make a developer self-access to your email. , or that it is only an automated system where nothing is stored (like Grammarly and Associates). How does a complementary job that allows you to insert smileys quickly? Or a disguised "advertising accessory" that uses your email for targeted advertising?

I think it's too simple to say – but you gave permission – I dare say that 90% have never read any conditions or rules confidentiality, but secondary, not agree = can not use.