> That is absolutely fine, but IMO it is hypocritical. That is all I am arguing.

I am okay "giving my data" to the billion dollar company of (say) Netflix of Disney+ because I need to be able to log into the service and get the video streams. It is a necessary part of getting the service to provide (e.g.) billing information like a credit card.

I am not okay with giving my data to the billion dollar company of Sony or Samsung because having a display take in HDMI bits and produce photons on a screen does not necessitate any phone home functionality.

I am not okay with Netflix or Disney+ giving data to third parties because doing so is not necessary to provide the service.