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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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Quick takeaways
- Smartphone location tracking has become alarmingly easy and precise despite efforts by companies like Apple to anonymize user data.
- Individuals can enhance their privacy by adjusting smartphone settings to limit location tracking, emphasizing the need for user empowerment and awareness.
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The Severity of Location Tracking
Recent findings reveal a troubling extent of location tracking via smartphones, where physical location data can be accessed more easily than anticipated. Despite existing awareness around online tracking, many remain oblivious to how detailed and accessible location data has become. Companies like Babel Street provide powerful tools to track individuals in specific environments, such as parking lots or specific locations, raising serious privacy concerns. The easy identification of people, including jurors and visitors to sensitive locations like abortion clinics, highlights the potential for misuse and manipulation of such data.
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