# OVRseen: Auditing Network Traffic and Privacy Policies in Oculus VR

## Overview

**Authors:** Rahmadi Trimananda, Hieu Le, Hao Cui, Janice Tran Ho, Anastasia Shuba, and Athina Markopoulou

**Publication Date:** 19 November 2021

**Link:** <https://arxiv.org/pdf/2106.05407>

**Keywords:** Privacy, data security, Oculus VR, network traffic analysis, third-party data sharing, XR, privacy policy discrepancies, user consent, regulatory oversight, transparency

**Type:** Peer-Reviewed Journals/White Papers

## Summary

The OVRseen study exposes discrepancies between Oculus VR’s privacy policies and actual data practices. Researchers analyzed network traffic and found user data being shared with third parties beyond what was disclosed, often without clear consent. This raises serious concerns about transparency and privacy in XR. The study highlights the need for stronger oversight and enforcement to protect users in immersive spaces.