Senators Seek Regulation Over Smartphone Tracking
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bobc74 said:
Laws are supposed to protect us from criminals, not save us from our own stupidity.
Sadly, you're contributing to the "stupidity" pool there. If you knew what the situation was you wouldn't of made the comments you made.
bobc74 said:
If you made a choice to purchase and download an app that specifically stated it has access to "location" that's your fault!! Not the developer, not the carrier, not the phone manufacturer!
Actually, this issue arose because user found out that their location data was secretly being stored from their iPhones. They didn't download any app, have an option in the settings to turn off any sort of "track me" option, etc. It...
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Actually, this issue arose because user found out that their location data was secretly being stored from their iPhones. They didn't download any app, have an option in the settings to turn off any sort of "track me" option, etc. It was something that the device was doing without the users consent or knowledge.
Actually, the disclosure can be found in the terms and conditions that one ACCEPTS in order to use the iPhone. However, I do grant you the fact that it is not immediately brought to the user's attention as it does not pop-up like on Android.
They provide a full T&C for you to read, and if you don't read it, but still click "Accept" that's your own fault for anything that happens thereafter. Would you sign any other contract without first reading it over, or having a lawyer look at it first? I sincerely doubt it.
Unfortunately, I do not have access to the pre-fiasco T&C. Then again, I'm not the one making the claim that it was stated in there ;)
I'll give you this much, if you find and quote the exact section that states this, then yes. I'll agree that it is the fault of the user. ANY contract should be read in its full. No excuses.
But, even with that... it is a bit unethical to store this data in this secretive manner. Hell, I'd not only be upset about the privacy invasion, but the fact that the device is consuming more storage space and clock cycles (no matter how ...
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If these senators really wanted to protect the common man, then ask TSA why the hell they have to check out baby diapers.
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