Google Collects Location Data
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| Google Collects Location Data | |
|---|---|
| Short Title | Android OS Allows Google Collect Location Data Even is the User Disables It |
| Location | Global |
| Date | November 2017 |
| Solove Harm | Surveillance |
| Information | Location, Computer Device |
| Threat Actors | |
| Individuals | |
| Affected | Android users |
| High Risk Groups | |
| Tangible Harms | Inconvenience, Anxiety |
Google collects users location data even when the services are disabled.
Description
In 2017 Android OS was found to allow the owner company Google to collect user location data even if the user has disabled the function.Surveillance The company told the media they would discontinue the practices by the end of November 2017.
Laws and Regulations
Sources
https://lifehacker.com/android-users-google-s-collecting-your-location-data-w-1820640276