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US Forces In War Zones Being Targeted Using Location Data: Report
The disclosure was the first official confirmation that US forces had been targeted in an active war zone, a letter sent on Thursday to the Pentagon said.
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Apple, Google and Samsung Reportedly Challenge India's New Proposal on Always-On Smartphone Location Tracking
The Government reportedly received a proposal from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in June, which stated that user locations should only be provided if always-on smartphone location tracking is mandated. However, as per the report, Apple, Google, and Samsung have objected to the proposal citing privacy concerns. Currently, neithe...
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"Unacceptable": Google Asked To Pay $155 Million Over Location Tracking
Google agreed to pay $155 million to settle claims by California and private plaintiffs that the search engine company misled consumers about how it tracks their locations, and used their data without consent.
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Google To Pay $400 Million To Settle Location Tracking Lawsuit: Report
Alphabet's Google will pay about $400 million to settle a complaint brought by a group of states over allegations the search and advertising giant illegally tracked users' locations, Reuters reported.
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US Law Enforcement Agencies Using 'Fog Reveal' Tool to Track Users With Data From Popular Apps: Report
Fog Reveal, a location tracking tool, is reportedly used by US law enforcement agencies to access location information of 250 million smartphones to access users' locations. According to a report, the tool provides access to hundreds of billions of records, using data that is sourced from popular apps like Starbucks and Waze.
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Microsoft Family Safety App Launched for Android and iOS: Now Monitor and Manage Your Family’s Screen Time
Now available for Android and iOS, the Microsoft Family Safety app will allow users to monitor and manage their family members’ screen time and activity, protecting the family’s digital and physical safety.
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US State Takes Google to Court Over Location Tracking
The US state of Arizona filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Google of committing fraud by being deceptive about gathering location data.
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Rift Opens Over European Coronavirus Contact Tracing Apps
Scientists and researchers from more than 25 countries published an open letter on Monday urging governments not to abuse such technology to spy on their people and warning of risks in an approach championed by Germany.
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Google Accused Of Manipulation Over Location Tracking By Consumer Groups
Seven European consumer groups filed complaints against Google with national regulators Tuesday, accusing the internet giant of covertly tracking users' movements in violation of an EU regulation on data protection.
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Google Sued For Invading Privacy By Tracking Phone Locations
A lawsuit filed in federal court here accuses Google of invading people's privacy by tracking the whereabouts of smartphones users despite "location history" settings being turned off.
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Google Reacts To Report That It Tracks You Even When You Say Don't
Google's smartphone services store users' locations even when privacy settings are adjusted to shut these features off, according to a new report by the Associated Press.
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Android Phones Track Location Even With GPS Turned Off, Google Says It's to Improve Message Delivery
Google has confirmed that the practice existed but has also revealed that it will stop collecting user location data by end of this month.
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iOS 11 Forces Uber to Move Away From 'Always On' Location Tracking
Uber brings back the option to share location "While Using the App", something the company received criticism for removing.
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Uber Said to End Post-Trip Tracking of Riders as Part of Privacy Push
The change, which restores users' ability to share location data only while using the app, is expected to be announced on Tuesday.
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How Location Tracking Helps Businesses Like Zomato Improve Efficiency
Location tracking tech from companies such as HyperTrack and Letstrack is helping companies save time and reduce costs. Here’s how.
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US Forces In War Zones Being Targeted Using Location Data: Report
The disclosure was the first official confirmation that US forces had been targeted in an active war zone, a letter sent on Thursday to the Pentagon said.
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Apple, Google and Samsung Reportedly Challenge India's New Proposal on Always-On Smartphone Location Tracking
The Government reportedly received a proposal from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in June, which stated that user locations should only be provided if always-on smartphone location tracking is mandated. However, as per the report, Apple, Google, and Samsung have objected to the proposal citing privacy concerns. Currently, neithe...
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"Unacceptable": Google Asked To Pay $155 Million Over Location Tracking
Google agreed to pay $155 million to settle claims by California and private plaintiffs that the search engine company misled consumers about how it tracks their locations, and used their data without consent.
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Google To Pay $400 Million To Settle Location Tracking Lawsuit: Report
Alphabet's Google will pay about $400 million to settle a complaint brought by a group of states over allegations the search and advertising giant illegally tracked users' locations, Reuters reported.
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US Law Enforcement Agencies Using 'Fog Reveal' Tool to Track Users With Data From Popular Apps: Report
Fog Reveal, a location tracking tool, is reportedly used by US law enforcement agencies to access location information of 250 million smartphones to access users' locations. According to a report, the tool provides access to hundreds of billions of records, using data that is sourced from popular apps like Starbucks and Waze.
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Microsoft Family Safety App Launched for Android and iOS: Now Monitor and Manage Your Family’s Screen Time
Now available for Android and iOS, the Microsoft Family Safety app will allow users to monitor and manage their family members’ screen time and activity, protecting the family’s digital and physical safety.
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US State Takes Google to Court Over Location Tracking
The US state of Arizona filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Google of committing fraud by being deceptive about gathering location data.
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Rift Opens Over European Coronavirus Contact Tracing Apps
Scientists and researchers from more than 25 countries published an open letter on Monday urging governments not to abuse such technology to spy on their people and warning of risks in an approach championed by Germany.
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Google Accused Of Manipulation Over Location Tracking By Consumer Groups
Seven European consumer groups filed complaints against Google with national regulators Tuesday, accusing the internet giant of covertly tracking users' movements in violation of an EU regulation on data protection.
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Google Sued For Invading Privacy By Tracking Phone Locations
A lawsuit filed in federal court here accuses Google of invading people's privacy by tracking the whereabouts of smartphones users despite "location history" settings being turned off.
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Google Reacts To Report That It Tracks You Even When You Say Don't
Google's smartphone services store users' locations even when privacy settings are adjusted to shut these features off, according to a new report by the Associated Press.
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Android Phones Track Location Even With GPS Turned Off, Google Says It's to Improve Message Delivery
Google has confirmed that the practice existed but has also revealed that it will stop collecting user location data by end of this month.
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iOS 11 Forces Uber to Move Away From 'Always On' Location Tracking
Uber brings back the option to share location "While Using the App", something the company received criticism for removing.
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Uber Said to End Post-Trip Tracking of Riders as Part of Privacy Push
The change, which restores users' ability to share location data only while using the app, is expected to be announced on Tuesday.
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How Location Tracking Helps Businesses Like Zomato Improve Efficiency
Location tracking tech from companies such as HyperTrack and Letstrack is helping companies save time and reduce costs. Here’s how.
