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Google’s Web mapping can track your phone

Posted on June 15, 2011 by pogowasright.org

Declan McCullagh reports:   If you have Wi-Fi turned on, the previous whereabouts of your computer or mobile device may be visible on the Web for anyone to see. Google publishes the estimated location of millions of iPhones, laptops, and other devices with Wi-Fi connections, a practice that represents the latest twist in a series of…

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Franken, Blumenthal introduce mobile privacy bill

Posted on June 15, 2011 by pogowasright.org

Cecilia Kang reports: Senators Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Wednesday introduced a smart phone privacy bill that would require companies like Apple and Google to get permission from users before sharing geo-locational data with third parties. The bill comes amid increased concern that mobile phone and apps makers are collecting information about a consumer’s…

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Public Notice of Class Action Settlement: Krist Oil Company

Posted on June 15, 2011 by pogowasright.org

Seen on the web site of the Wisconsin Office of Privacy Protection: Public Notice of Class Action Settlement Date of Breach: Dec 1, 2006 through Nov 30, 2009 Company: Krist Oil Company CITGO gas stations Data Stolen: Receipts printed displayed more than last 5 digits of credit or debit card numbers A lawsuit was filed…

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FL: Lake Worth couple joins lawsuit against Google over Android privacy

Posted on June 14, 2011 by pogowasright.org

Jane Musgrave reports: A Lake Worth couple has joined hundreds across the country in filing a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against Google Inc., claiming the Internet giant invaded their privacy by allowing them to be tracked through its Android phone. In the lawsuit filed last week in U.S. District Court, James and Jessica Jefferys claim the company…

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