Location

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    digitpatrox1 week ago
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    45 million Americans allegedly had their location data collected and sold by this top insurance firm

    If you’re asked to enable location data after downloading an app, there’s a good chance your whereabouts are being tracked. However, what happens when a company collects this data and then sells it? According to a new lawsuit from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, insurance company Allstate allegedly did exactly that when it unlawfully collected, used and sold data on…

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    digitpatrox3 weeks ago
    41

    Volkswagen leak exposed location data for 800,000 electric cars

    For months, the location information of around 800,000 electric Volkswagen vehicles was available online due to a data leak, according to a report from the German news magazine Der Spiegel. The leak reportedly stemmed from the software running inside Volkswagen vehicles and could’ve allowed a bad actor to trace a driver’s exact movements, as noted by Electrek. A whistleblower first…

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    digitpatroxDecember 17, 2024
    66

    You’ll Soon Be Able to Share Your AirTag’s Location With Your Airline

    AirTags are pretty great. They let you keep tabs on things that have a habit of going missing, like keys and wallets, and other items that are targets for theft, like bags and bikes. Of course, sometimes a bag doesn’t go missing because of theft. One popular use for these tiny trackers is for tracking missing luggage: People will throw…

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    digitpatroxDecember 10, 2024
    52

    What is a virtual server location?

    A virtual server location is a type of VPN server that changes your IP address using DNS routing. It is called a virtual VPN location because the physical server is located in a different place than the IP address you get. This guide explains everything you need to know about virtual VPN servers. Virtual server locations allow VPN providers to…

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    digitpatroxNovember 28, 2024
    64

    Your iPhone Can Now Automatically Remove Location Data From Photos You Share Online

    When you share photos or videos from your iPhone, you’re often also sharing the exact location where the photo was taken. Your iPhone logs the location of each picture by default, which is useful because it allows you to search for photos by location. This feature has helped me quickly find the exact picture I’m looking for, but at the…

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    digitpatroxNovember 13, 2024
    72

    How to Change Location on Hinge

    One key element influencing the success of dating apps like Hinge is location. Your location determines which profiles you see in your feed, creating opportunities for connections that are geographically convenient. By adjusting your location, especially if you’re traveling or planning to relocate, you can explore potential matches in a new area, aligning your dating experience with where you are…

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    digitpatroxSeptember 3, 2024
    111

    How to Stop the Photos You Share From Giving Away Your Exact Location

    Key Takeaways Photos you take can reveal your exact location due to embedded GPS data. Be cautious when sharing photos online, as anyone can access location information if it isn’t stripped out of files. Remove location data from photos on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android to protect your privacy. Your online privacy isn’t something to take lightly. There is already…

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