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"...code collects the user’s longitude and latitude, as well as the user’s browser type, operating system, device type, device identifiers, and full URL clickst
by CodeSheikh 8y ago
"...code collects the user’s longitude and latitude, as well as the user’s browser type, operating system, device type, device identifiers, and full URL clickstreams (including date and time) and aggregates this information into a database."
Aren't all mobile phones browsers collect this data any way? If your location privacy is enabled to be shared by the browser. I am not sure what this student found beyond this which is worth raising brows.
Also, 3 cameras system in each kiosk is indeed creepy.
- kevin_thibedeau 8y agoFirefox mobile asks first and you can disable the nags in about:config.
- Spooky23 8y agoThe difference is that rather than a telco in the case of cellular devices, the system is owned and operated by the municipal government directly. In the context of NYC in particular, it's more immediately concerning than usual because NYPD actually has a significant, funded intelligence division with the resources to use the data.
- AdamM12 8y agoWait so do they need a search warrant?
- freeone3000 8y agoYou don't need a search warrant for information freely given.