» Sat Feb 13, 2016 11:04 am Not sure if there's been a note regarding this before (haven't seen one), but think this needs to be called out and and recitfied ASAP.
In short, there is no way actually to disable push notifications. No matter how many times you tell the program to turn them off, it turns them back on and spams you with notifications.
For context, I have done a deal of legal work regarding privacy best practices (and minimum standards) on mobile platforms. "Device permissioning" is the process whereby software is allowed (or not) out of its box to reach into other assets and functions on a mobile device. It is how an unscrupulous developer can mine you for every bit of data you've got, sell it, and profit from you with (or without) your knowledge. In short, it is the tattered remants of the gatekeeper guarding holy grail of data monetization / exploitation in the digital era. In short, virtually the whole game.
There are various legal requirements for this data game. And there are also various versions of so-called "best practices" that are variously enforced by certain self-governing business interests. All of this is somewhat academic, but for what may be among clearest bright lines: where a program expressly allows users to say "no", if the program then ignores that express denial of access and helps itself to off-limits device functions and assets, it is very bad. Unfair, deceptive, and an outright lie at the least -- and I could make a compelling case for patently illegal under various regimes.
Now, I do not mean to suggest that Bethesda's failure to make this selection regarding push notifictions actually work is in fact insideous and with malicious intent. In fact, I am confident it is nothing of the sort. But it's failure to make this work -- wither or not intentional, legal, or just benign incompetence -- is a blatant violation of a basic element of trust and fuctionality in the mobile computing space.
So, I suggest the Bethesda gang get off their butts and make this one right. Talk to your legal department. And if you are so new to the mobile ecosystem that you don't have knowledgable inhouse folks that are up to speed regarding this stuff, hire some, and make sure legal is and stays in the loop. Or stay out of this end of the pool. I have to imagine I'm not the only one, and that for anyone with any knowledge or concern regarding legal and privacy concerns, this is a huge glaring red flag. With alarms. And flashing lights. Right there for everyone to see. The reputational risk and potential legal exposure aint worth it.
Just a friendly spot of acvice. Cheers
