[Ekaros]

Question about anonymous data is well, why not do it where the content originates? Sale of discs? Rental instances online. Number of times something was streamed... Why does it have to happen on end device, when it is entirely possible at source.

[1317]

broadcast has no return path

[eco]

Probably more importantly these days, neither do companies have access to data on their competitors. Your TV manufacturer will happily sell them some, though.