Location Tracking
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Tim Hortons app collected vast amounts of sensitive data: privacy watchdogsPeople who downloaded the Tim Hortons app had their movements tracked and recorded every few minutes, even when the app was not open on their phones.TechJun 1, 2022
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Canadians should be able to opt-out of government location tracking: ethics probeA House of Commons committee says the federal government needs to tell Canadians if it's collecting data about their movements, and allow them to opt-out of that collection.CanadaMay 4, 2022
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Coronavirus: Could Alberta use smartphone apps to track patients, enforce quarantine?After Alberta's premier brought up the possibility of using smartphone apps to enforce quarantine orders, a former privacy commissioner and developer weigh in on balancing privacy and public health.CanadaApr 8, 2020
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Top 5 parenting trends to expect in 2018From location tracking to social media accounts for your baby-to-be, here are the top five parenting trends you can expect to see in 2018.CanadaDec 14, 2017
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Google tracks Android users, even if location feature is turned offGoogle has been tracking the locations of Android users since January, even if they have location tracking turned off, the company has confirmed.TechNov 21, 2017
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Apple’s next iOS update might warn you if your employer is monitoring your iPhoneHave you ever wondered if your boss is monitoring what you do on your company-issued smartphone?TechMar 3, 2016
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Compass, PRESTO transit passes could be ‘another tool to abusers’: advocatesWomen's and privacy groups are alarmed over the amount of travel data recorded on Compass and PRESTO transit cards.ConsumerJan 28, 2016
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Google Maps will soon predict where you are goingEvery driver hates a backseat driver, but Google Maps' latest feature may prove more useful than annoying.TechJan 14, 2016
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Google Maps now lets you retrace all of your stepsDubbed “Your Timeline,” the feature allows you to see all the places you have visited on Google’s virtual map.TechJul 23, 2015
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Uber executive under investigation for use of controversial ‘God View’ ride trackingUber’s privacy practices have been called into question following allegations one of its executives tracked a journalist’s location without her permission using a tool called “God View.”TechNov 19, 2014
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