The Sudden Appearance of Hope

by Claire North

Permissions that the Facebook Messenger app requests when downloaded to your phone: • Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity. • Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. • Allows the app to send SMS messages. • Allows the app to record audio with microphone. This permission allows the app to record audio at any time without your confirmation. • Allows the app to take pictures and videos with the camera. This permission allows the app to use the camera at any time without your confirmation. • Allows the app to read your phone’s call log, including data about incoming and outgoing calls. This permission allows apps to save your call-log data. • Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone, including the frequency with which you’ve called, emailed, or communicated in other ways with specific individuals. • Allows the app to read personal-profile information stored on your device, such as your name and contact information. This means the app can identify you and may send your profile information to others. • Allows the app to get a list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.