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Location services e.g. google maps location history using Wi…
Location services e.g. google maps location history using Wi-Fi/hotspots/cell phone tower connections/GPS
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many websites may need your location to provide their service but there are some companies and websites that collect location data unnecessarily and this could be dangerous as it could be sold to third parties or stolen by hackers leaving the people using this website at risk.
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location services can be used by unauthorised users such as hackers to gain your location and day to day routine which could then be used to find and cause harm to you or others.
legal - Location services can be used as a way for criminals to gain your location in order to cause you harm.
social / ethical and individual / moral - is it ethical to possibly allow hackers and criminals access to someone's location for the benefit of a company or app / website. Is personalised advertisement : more important.
location services can track your location over the internet monitoring your day to day activities and your personal information such as where you work or go to school.
social / ethical and individual / moral - is is acceptable to record peoples location and routine to better fit advertisements to their lifestyle. Invading their privacy for your own gain.
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