Uber's Android app may be collecting personal data

Uber's Android app may be sending your private data back to the company, reports Cult of Mac. The data transfer was reportedly discovered by Joe Giron, who runs a cybersecurity firm.

The report says

"Digging into the app's code, GironSec discovered the Uber app "calls home" and sends private data back to Uber. This isn't typical app data, though. Uber is sending back users' entire SMSLog even though the app never requests permission. It also sends call history, WiFi connections used, GPS locations and every type of device ID possible. The app even checks your neighbour's WiFi and sends back info on the router's capabilities, frequency and SSID."

It's unclear what purpose this information would serve for Uber.Neither Giron nor Cult of Mac said whether Uber's iOS app was transferring similar data back to the company. Uber has yet to respond to this report.