Tag Archives: Location data

Apple is cracking down on applications in its App Store that share location data with third party companies without explicit consent from its user. The violation of its terms and conditions has resulted in some applications being removed entirely until developers make the corrections needed to re-enter its marketplace. Affected …

Facebook has begun rolling out a new ‘Nearby Friends' feature that shares your real time location data with friends so that you can see how far away you are from each other. The feature is strictly opt-in but that probably won't stop the privacy concious becoming concerned. The feature is …