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Does the Pentagon (or the Cops) Know What Side of the Bed You Sleep On?

In the Room with Peter Bergen

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Location Data Collection and Surveillance through Apps like Grindr

This chapter explores the collection and sharing of user data from apps like Grindr, showcasing how personal information is used for advertising and potentially surveillance purposes. It discusses the risks associated with the commercialization of data scraping for national security, highlighting the trade-off between privacy and convenience in modern societies. The chapter also reveals how law enforcement utilizes tools like Fog Reveal to track individuals through their mobile devices, raising concerns about privacy and the accuracy of location data in criminal investigations.

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