Google will update Maps to prevent authorities from accessing location history data - The Verge
Google will update Maps to prevent authorities from accessing location history data - The Verge
Google’s latest update to Maps protects users’ locations from law enforcement.
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Yeah that’s because they can’t sell your location data to the police.
70 0 ReplyWhy not?
11 0 ReplyBecause they have to comply with lawful subpoenas for free.
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And also because Google doesn't sell data.
11 0 ReplyHahaha. That’s a joke right?
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Use Organic maps and continue contributing to openstreetmap
63 0 ReplyHave not heard of this but I'm looking into it now. Thanks!
5 0 ReplyYeah street complete ( the app mostly used to contribute to osm) is really cool and a lot of fun
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If you do crime, leave your phone at home
33 0 ReplyYeah if you attend a protest, go to church or vote leave your phone at home.
Damn the world is getting crazy
17 0 ReplyWhere is the problem with going to the church?
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For sure. It won't be just Google authorities will be asking for your location data.
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I feel like the vast majority of headlines about this stuff could use clarification of "without warrant."
17 0 ReplyWhy bother with Google when they can just ask your telco.
12 0 ReplyTelco doesn't have the same level of precision I think.
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They can still access it locally, if Google wanted to protect people then they wouldn’t store location data
10 0 ReplyHow about the case where I explicitly want them to store my location data? I mean I really use and like that feature.
14 0 ReplyI want them to. I opted in and use that feature.
5 0 Replythat is possible with the current google settings
it is not default. but it is possible.
2 0 ReplyNah, that toggle is meaningless.
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I'm using this feature and am looking forward to it becoming on-device.
7 0 ReplyLike Apple, Google also doesn't want competitors in collecting user data
3 0 ReplyOh well, guess I'm still happy about this magic bag i got for going places I don't want Google knowing about.
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