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return2ozma@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days ago

‘If I switch it off, my girlfriend might think I’m cheating’: inside the rise of couples location sharing

www.theguardian.com

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‘If I switch it off, my girlfriend might think I’m cheating’: inside the rise of couples location sharing

www.theguardian.com

return2ozma@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days ago
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Many apps like Find My allow us to follow our loved ones at all times. But just because we can, does it mean we should?
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    Are you happy with the company that makes the app and the 71960 partner companies with “legitimate interest” knowing where you are all the time too?

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      Might I suggest this: https://www.zood.xyz/

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        Interesting! Thanks for sharing.

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        I’m still good ta. But it might be ok for the person I was replying too. I assume that there’s been independent verification of their claims and we’re not just taking them at their word.

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      I don’t know why I hadn’t thought about it. For sure I don’t. I hoped that it was secure in some way. Yeah that’s kind of really bad lol

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