We may not spend too much time thinking about the safety of the information we share (or the information we permit access to), but we spend enough time on our smartphones to be exposed to various perils.

Needless to say, the lack of attention only enhances the likeliness of abusive behavior on behalf of developers, advertisers and even legal entities.

Here's the whole article on the subject: http://sensorstechforum.com/android-app-permissions-and-your-phones-privacy/