Snooping TVs? Samsung responds to criticism[ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:27:09 GMT ]In a recent piece, we discussed the fact that new features in Samsung's top 2012 models — including built-in microphones and an HDTV camera — could be used to collect unprecedented personal information, as well as present a new way for hackers to invade users' lives. Samsung has now provided an official comment on the matter, and shared two separate privacy policies.