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U.S. Reportedly In Talks To Use Personal Location Data To Contain The Pandemic
No matter how we feel about tackling the current coronavirus situation, the consensus from federal and public health officials seems to be the same: we need more data to do it. So naturally, it makes sense to look to the data-hoovering tech companies to lend their expertise on the issue. At least, that’s what’s reportedly…
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Superhuman, Silicon Valley’s Hottest Email App, Kills Location Tracking After Privacy Backlash
Email startup Superhuman ruffled some feathers this week thanks to a viral blog post by former Twitter vice president of design Mike Davidson. In it, he detailed how one of the $US30 ($43) a month service’s core features was actually a run-of-the-mill privacy-violating tracking pixel that transmits information about recipients, including geolocation, back to the…
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China To Make RFID Chips Mandatory In Cars So The Government Can Track Citizens On The Road
The Chinese government, in its ongoing pursuit to create the dystopian police state dreamed up in many a science fiction tale, is reportedly readying a new vehicle identification system that will be capable of monitoring the movement of citizens.
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How To Avoid Being Tracked Online
If you were concerned about Facebook tracking your every move, do I have news for you that will just make your day – or not. Surprise! You’re constantly being tracked by almost every platform online. But we’re here to help you, for just five easy monthly payments of $49.95 – nah just kidding here’s some…