Location data pulled from phone apps is a hot commodity. Companies say it’s anonymous, but our investigation reveals how personal it is.
From Trump Tower to West Point, here are 8 places found in the data that show how detailed location tracking can be. nyti.ms/2UL6VPa
From Trump Tower to West Point, here are 8 places found in the data that show how detailed location tracking can be. nyti.ms/2UL6VPa
Though the raw data is anonymous, it can often be linked to people’s identities by comparing movements to publicly available information like home addresses. nyti.ms/2UOE1xv
We reviewed a database of more than a million phones in the New York area. Here’s how detailed this tracking can be.
It’s possible to single out devices that pass through Trump Tower, President Trump’s residence in Manhattan.
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It’s possible to single out devices that pass through Trump Tower, President Trump’s residence in Manhattan.
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Mobile devices are visible at military bases such as the United States Military Academy at West Point nyti.ms/2UOE1xv
Location data shows mobile devices on taxiing aircraft and in terminals at La Guardia Airport nyti.ms/2UOE1xv
Your apps know where you were last night, and they’re not keeping it secret. As smartphones have become ubiquitous and technology more accurate, an industry of snooping on people’s daily habits has grown more intrusive.
Read our full investigation.
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Read our full investigation.
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Hundreds of apps can follow your movements and share the details with advertisers, retailers and even hedge funds. Here’s how to stop apps from tracking your location. nyti.ms/2UNbqc7
