Apple and Google clamp down on X-Mode, a location-tracking data broker
The decision was made after it came to light that X-Mode works with government contractors.
Location tracking
Apple makes it easy to see the personal info apps request
There's also a new, less specific location sharing option.
Google's COVID-19 reports show where people are obeying stay-at-home orders
"Community Mobility Reports" show where we're going amid the lockdown.
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FCC chair: 911 call operators should be able to track VoIP calls
Ajit Pai also wants to make it easier to dial 911 from multiline phone systems.
Superhuman email client turns off location tracking after 'spying' controversy
Its CEO said 'we did not imagine the potential for misuse.'
Facebook used its AI smarts to build detailed disease prevention maps
They focus on demographics, how people move and network coverage.
You can now block Facebook's background location tracking on Android
The update follows reports that Facebook used location information to track missing interns.
Facebook reportedly tracks the location of 'credible threats'
People may be added to a security watchlist for cussing out Mark Zuckerberg, CNBC reports.
