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> the best predicate tipping point is based on intent.

So, what of intent - are those people taking unique device identifiers, account names, installed package lists, etc not of a malicious intent with them? I'd say so. I'd say that intent is far more malicious than defrauding some advertisers.

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And I'd agree with you - I also consider corporate surveillance as routinely practiced to be malevolent.