Google Latitude privacy tips

[JustinNeverSayNever7]

Google Latitude for the win I love it.

[buster54ist]

@JustinNeverSayNever7 Google!!! the double oo are the eyes of google and they are watching you... so be aware!!

[caccaculomerdapipi]

fuck this thing. fuck you google. i use fuckin startpage. soz for the 4 "fucks" guys

[J2897Tutorials]

This is bullshit. It says your location isn't shared automatically. It is shared automatically with Google. If it wasn't shared automatically, the GPS updates would be sent to my home server - and not Google's.

[scapilot1980]

It does use GPS you retard. You have the option to choose which one you want with the G-1. So quit acting like a fan boy who knows it all.

[ucistudy]

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[Fred4154562712]

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[gyda85]

I just think it's awesome :)

[xcorpox]

when will u ppl understand that it doesnt use gps?

[oscillik]

in phones that have a GPS unit (such as the G1 or almost any modern mid to high end Nokia) then Google Latitude will use GPS to get a lock on your current position, otherwise it will resort to using Cell Tower triangulation

[codehackerguru]

it doesn't work on my sprint samsung instinct phone. o.o

[Bluedove3]

Just leave your phone at home playa!

[eastontario]

They call it 'Google LATITUDE' now, and suggest you can choose your friends, but y'all just KNOW that parents and bosses will effectively RENAME it 'LASSITUDE', as in insulting kids with BIG WORDS and inferring 'LAZY' and "SHIFTLESS".

They'll hunt you down via GPS and if you're within a country mile of 'downloadable' chore , you'll 'look good for it'.

You'll see!

If parents offer smartphone, quote and give reference (URL) to "government privacy concerns" and THIS fine Google video!

[tylerzackmcnell]

it's funny how all these Moms/parents want it to track their kids. I think a good parent doesn't need gps on a kid.

People will accept these things for selfish reasons instead of THE BIG PICTURE!

[twaddle99]

What's funy is they could take this info already, and probably do. They always had the ability to access it. It's whether you want to add to who it's shared with.

As for Homeland security, they have your cell phone location through the cell providers already.

[jnjenga]

I love Google...but, come on guys it doesn't take a genius to tell how this technology can be used to abuse peoples privacy. For example someone could easily plant a mobile phone in your car or suitcase and then be able to track you remotely. How can Google protect your privacy in such case?

[tux937534]

@jnjenga ah you're right! I haven't tought of that... but now, let's think again: have you ever searched for GPS devices (not mobile phones) which are specifically made to spy on someone location? I suppose they don't cost as much as a smartphone with a flat UMTS connection... right?

[RSoleNmbr1]

Homeland Security will insist that firmware with a backdoor is in each device to allow remote enabling of the tracking feature.

"...if you hide, we don't store your location..." or, it may be stored in a file named "hidden locations", to be erased or recalled during an "accidental glitch" in the software, irretrievably releasing all the data of millions of users' movements to ne'er do wells. This reminds me of the Do Not Call List which scammers are now using to target the vulnerable on list.

[summer3334]

I think this is a great idea! Could even save lives, if someone is abducted or in a car accident, where someone went off the road into dense woods. I've been looking at GPS systems for Grandchildren, but too expensive. Google is the BEST!

[sintax127]

and how m i suppose to be dating 2 women at once with this on the market?, they will all want to see my location and if i hide that wold make it even worse.

and you can say good bye to lies to your parents about where you are going since they can track you from the PC to.

[frankfurtlounge]

what happens, when your friends turn into enemies? they will know, where you are...

[rashkolnikov000]

"...if you hide, we don't store your location..."

The question is, how can I be 100% sure of that, the answer you DON'T.

"1984" becoming reality?

Maybe I'm too paranoid, but maybe not.... LOL

[TheAnaheimDucks]

Damn you!  This fucking sucks!

[zenlett]

That's it Big Brother is real.. Now the government will know your every move...

[xcorpox]

the government already knows your every move u dumbo...

this just uses the cell tower information - any mobile company can spot u anywhere u are!

[buster54ist]

@xcorpox micor chip implant will be next, how nicely the gov will talk you and your family members into taking the chip by saying its a safe way to locate a family mem and that you can know where your child is at all time. think about it! its coming soon so be aware.. Micor chip implant please dont take this!

[eastontario]

"She used to be a very very good friend.

She was a Google Latitude 'to 6 decimals' sharer with me.

After what SHE DID...FIRST...BEFORE I DID ANYTHING...NOT ONLY did I move her from GPS accuracy of 'within 10 cm...6 decimals'...NOT ONLY from 'to 5 decimals...100 cm'...

You can see where I'm going with this.

SHE went with me FROM a 'to 6 decimals Google Latitude GOOD FRIEND

at

45.42591,-75.69237

to a BIG FAT ROUNDED

'could be anywhere, I don't care'

50,-76 !

[CheckThisOutFoo]

"as your girlfriend, you MUST have me on the highest setting or else..."

girls... bleh..

[roejames12]

Hahaha!

[dogiyo]

When made? It's very similar LOVE SEARCH DREAMBOAT what I have made~! Come to see ~!

[carlosepp]

less and less privacy.... i can see the end coming... slaves of our own inventions

[thebaddoctor]

so if you lose your phone, who ever finds it gets a freaky bit of info now , eh?

[blahboi27]

great idea. lets get the girl with the lisp to talk about it........

cool program, looks cluttered and in early stages still however. cool nonetheless

[dhansel001]

The Good and the Bad... With a match you can cook your food or burn your house down.

I can see it coming.... without your knowledge someone can use programs to find you and track you no matter what privacy software you use.

Any modern phone the 911 operator can activate GPS tracking on any phone and vola! you are being tracked. Turn the phone off... and it still works...

No Privacy in the 21st century !

Next the bio-chip implant chip...

[RasmusSE]

"Any modern phone the 911 operator can activate GPS tracking on any phone and vola! you are being tracked. Turn the phone off... and it still works..."

No.

[DjArsh]

U hve a missed n a msg waitin...

[LolEYEHasFun]

i wanna hear her say "sammy sosa"

[3GWill]

cool