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The point is that it doesn't need to record that data. It doesn't give technical details, but the article seems to make it clear that it does record locations.
by frabcus 8y ago
The point is that it doesn't need to record that data.
It doesn't give technical details, but the article seems to make it clear that it does record locations.
If I just open Google Maps, I don't expect Google to permanently remember my location. I expect them to just serve the right map data anonymously.
- repolfx 8y agoAnd they'll do exactly that if you aren't logged in to an account. The AP story is arguing that you should be able to have a Google account, and have a setting that removes all uses of location data anywhere. Google don't offer that. They do offer anonymous access though. Perhaps the AP should just use that instead.
- Symbiote 8y agoThe option to sign out of the Google Maps app is hidden under settings. And anyway, I think many people – especially in Europe – would agree with the AP, that Google shouldn't store location, especially when it's been told not to under a setting described as "Saves where you go with your devices".