GPS 2008 interview given to CTV-TV by Prof. Tim Richardson

[JWKIM89]

yes GPS tracking and privacy is very creepy, one example is when you take a picture with an iphone, it pin points on the map exactly where you took the photo. also OnStar gps tracking in your car tracking your move is creepy as well.

-Joongwon K

MGD415

[ricaluda]

Like many of my classmates argue that our GPS tracking information can be used for bad intentions by someone within the GPS service company but I don't really see it that big of a problem because the majority of the younger Canadians are more than willing to trade privacy for the benefits that tracking technology like GPS provides.

Ammar A. - MGD415

[iehzinha]

GPS always reminds me of the "holy grail" or "killer app" idea that would be to create a location determinant commerce in which a business can market to their consumers depending on their location, mixing GPS technology with advertising. However, when this actually happens in the future, I would probably be more ANNOYED at it (just like spam) and also concerned for my safety because who knows has that kind of information about me? I'd think it's absolute privacy invasion!!

MGD415 - Jessie L.

[TheSamlani]

This video is useful bc it explains the many types of GPS systems and their purpose. It's interesting to see the views as to whether they do more good than evil. I think it's an invasion of privacy but to a certain extent. Obviously the example of placing it in an employee's car to know their whereabouts is unethical. However, GPS systems are helpful in terms of navigation. I think its up to the user to determine the goodness of the device as they define its use and purpose.

MGD415 - Sama A.

[1MSTEELE]

Maybe I'm missing something: I don't see the big deal with these "privacy issues". On a regular day most people don't think "I wonder who knows I'm going to the mall." If you're going somewhere that you wouldn't want the government to find out about, maybe you should be under surveillance. And when it comes to knowing where you live: neighbors all along your street know where you live; why not the government? Benign watchers aren't a problem unless you have something to hide.

Mark S.- MGD415

[profwitiger]

true true, but it is a problem when this information is combined with other stuff , which may be inaccurate, and then cause you a problem, like being denied a credit card cause your name was improperly merged with another person's profile at the same postal address

[1MSTEELE]

@profwitiger Yeah I hear you, but I don't think the government, or credit card distributors/banks in this example, would be so adamant about a case of mistaken-identity, if one gave them adequate proof that they weren't who the gov't thought they were, that they wouldn't correct an improperly merged profile. At least, I haven't experienced it. An acquaintance of mine had her debit card stolen and used (inexpensive purchases): The bank reversed the charges within a couple days.

Mark S. - MGD 415

[marigerm]

The uses of the now commonly known GPS will definitely continue to increase as the years go by. My concern though is on the privacy issues surrounding this technology. I imagine that at some point, this technology may in fact cause more harm than good. Companies may begin to negatively exploit its use, diminishing the consumers buying power and leaving them at a disadvantage. -This is a freighting thought.

Mariam O- MGD415

[profwitiger]

yes, privacy is one thing, privacy re: where you are actually at a point in time is very creepy

[amango0oo]

I found this video very informative in explaining the difference between SPS, PPS and AGPS. As you went through explaining how the GPS maps can be uploaded to the computer it just reminded me of how significantly the concept of the GPS has been developed over the years. Its amazing how people once used compasses to guide themselves and how over many years how GPS has changed the way we get around.. Goes to show that technology is continuously developing.

MGD415 - Ameerah R.

[profwitiger]

true, but compasses remain more accurate in some situations and don't fail due to cloud cover or weather - as outdoors people will testify

[peterstellato]

GPS in construction equipment is being used a lot more. As you said , using a GPS as an antitheft device. For Example, Caterpillar offers a GPS tracking device as an option for not only there construction equipment but for the diesel engines they build for transport trucks.

Peter S

BCS555MQ

[AbalBAI]

GPS helps people so they don't get lost on long drives to places they haven't been to before, and it now also allows information about traffic to be displayed showing you alternate routes to take and how much traffic is on a certain road.

Anmol B. BCS555