CCATP #802 – Adam Engst on Invasive Location Tracking and Tips On How to Manage

Nov 14, 2024

Adam Engst, a writer for TidBITS and privacy advocate, dives deep into the alarming world of smartphone location tracking. He reveals how even anonymized data can pinpoint your exact whereabouts and discusses disturbing examples of privacy invasions. Engst shares valuable tips for managing location tracking, including utilizing Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature and adjusting app permissions. He emphasizes the importance of user awareness in safeguarding personal data, especially against invasive tracking tactics used by law enforcement and data brokers.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

The Dangers of Location Tracking

03:56 • 8min

Understanding Mobile Advertising Identification and User Tracking

11:40 • 3min

Navigating App Tracking and Location Services

14:43 • 15min

Navigating Privacy and Location Tracking in Daily Transactions

29:32 • 2min

Navigating Location Privacy

31:17 • 15min

Invasive Tracking and Privacy Risks

46:44 • 5min