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Another fun one is the case where FitBit data revealed military base locations and patrol routes https://www.wired.com/story/strava-heat-map-military-bases-fit

• duxup 7y ago
  Back in the early days of smartphones (back when it was just blackberries) I worked for a company where we provided service (rarely, but it happened) to a site where no electronics were allowed aside from what you needed to do the job past the front gate... and even the you were told not to bring anything in the car you couldn't afford to loose at the front gate. We were told to expect to leave the site with nothing but you, your clothes, and the keys to your car that they'd give back at the gate. Any phone wasn't even returned if you parked at the front gate and left it there (they searched all vehicles). It was also very clearly stated that you do not try to hide anything if you accidentally brought your phone and to just accept it was gone, it was considered very bad form to hide anything. Anything you took in (laptop...) was carried by solders until you needed it, and nothing electronic ever left the site. It was extreme but to some extent.... the most sure fire security I ever saw. I suspect it is the best policy for sensitive sites. Maybe not civilian friendly, but then again who knows where we end up eventually. Basically almost anything was considered a security risk... decades later they're still right.