Location Tracking

• Tim Hortons app collected vast amounts of sensitive data: privacy watchdogs

  People 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.

  Tech

  Jun 1, 2022
  
• Canadians should be able to opt-out of government location tracking: ethics probe

  A 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.

  Canada

  May 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.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2020
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• Top 5 parenting trends to expect in 2018

  From 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.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2017
• Google tracks Android users, even if location feature is turned off

  Google has been tracking the locations of Android users since January, even if they have location tracking turned off, the company has confirmed. 

  Tech

  Nov 21, 2017
• Apple’s next iOS update might warn you if your employer is monitoring your iPhone

  Have you ever wondered if your boss is monitoring what you do on your company-issued smartphone?

  Tech

  Mar 3, 2016
• Compass, PRESTO transit passes could be ‘another tool to abusers’: advocates

  Women's and privacy groups are alarmed over the amount of travel data recorded on Compass and PRESTO transit cards.

  Consumer

  Jan 28, 2016
• Google Maps will soon predict where you are going

  Every driver hates a backseat driver, but Google Maps' latest feature may prove more useful than annoying.

  Tech

  Jan 14, 2016
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• Google Maps now lets you retrace all of your steps

  Dubbed “Your Timeline,” the feature allows you to see all the places you have visited on Google’s virtual map.

  Tech

  Jul 23, 2015
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• Uber executive under investigation for use of controversial ‘God View’ ride tracking

  Uber’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.”

  Tech

  Nov 19, 2014