could be an issue if you get subpoenaed for some reason - most people won't realize the phone is doing this

- chuck

 

That is the main reason that I started this thread. I really could care less if they did know where I have been. I have nothing to hide, but some people who do care might find this interesting.

I realize that this was "known" amongst some circles. However, those same people probably represent 5% of the iPhone population, and already know how to secure things. I do have one question, if Apple is not collecting this data (which I believe that the are not), then why does this functionality exist in the first place. Not to sound like a conspiracy theorist, but you have to admit it does seem odd.

 

exactly ambleZ06 - google, yahoo, apple, msft, you name it - they're all getting away w/ murder on privacy & data collection - and it's gonna take something very serious to enact the change that's needed.

corporations shouldn't get a pass for obscuring what they do. if the govt were doing something similar, people would be up in arms; when a corporation does it, it's "but you use their products knowing this."

there has to be real reform; if not an internet bill of rights, so to speak, for data collection, retention, & use.


and then there's the whole kids angle to this - not good.

- chuck

 

Not sure why this is surprising..... I knowingly let it track/geo tag to see where I've been

 

AppleInsider | Location tracking probe expands despite 2001 FCC law requiring all phones track users

A reason why....

 

my thoughts exactly