White House App Called 'Dodgy Website Wrapper' As Users Fear Data Leak To Third Parties

White House App Called 'Dodgy Website Wrapper' As Users Fear Data Leak To Third Parties

The White House app was launched to give Americans direct access to official announcements, speeches and livestreams from President Donald Trump's administration. But instead of winning praise, it is drawing fresh criticism after reports revealed it is being automatically installed on more US government devices despite concerns over its security and privacy practices. Critics have even branded it a 'dodgy website wrapper', arguing that it offers…

TechSpot: The White House app could soon be auto-installed on every DHS work phone

TechSpot: The White House app could soon be auto-installed on every DHS work phone. “The White House app could soon appear on every Department of Homeland Security work phone, whether employees want it or not. According to a new report, DHS personnel were told in a June 16 email that the app will ‘soon’ be automatically installed on all government mobile devices managed by the department.”

White House App Lands On Government Devices Amid Surveillance Concerns

It's mostly DHS and FAA government devices.