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The Story

Why are Gen Z stalking their partners?

Feb 5, 2024
This podcast explores the normalization of tracking and surveillance in romantic relationships, featuring the story of a woman who was stalked by her ex-boyfriend. It discusses the reasons why young people are willing to track and be tracked, and the potential invasion of privacy and dangers associated with these technologies. The trend of spying on partners, especially among Gen Z, is also discussed, along with privacy protections and policies by Apple and Google.
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Quick takeaways

  • Stalkerware enables abusers to invade their partners' privacy, access personal data, and control their movements and conversations.
  • The normalization of digital monitoring among Gen Z raises concerns about the future of relationships and calls for greater regulation to protect individuals from the dangers of digital intrusion.

Deep dives

The Impact of Intrusive Technology in Abusive Relationships

This podcast episode explores the story of Lisa, a survivor of an abusive relationship, and how her ex-partner used intrusive technology to stalk and control her. Lisa's ex-boyfriend had installed Stalkerware on her phone without her knowledge, enabling him to track her movements and access her personal information. This episode highlights the alarming rise of stalking and digital monitoring in relationships, especially among the younger generation. The normalization of such behavior and the lack of awareness regarding digital privacy contribute to the perpetuation of this problem. Domestic abuse charities emphasize the need to address these issues and raise awareness about the dangers of these technologies.

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