location tracking – dangers
When a location is requested, the person being located has to give their permission. There should also be frequent, random text reminders that the location service is still in place. There are, however, some potential threats.
It’s possible that somebody could, through a spam-type message, get your permission for a location-based service without you fully understanding the implications.
Children, too, can be taken advantage of by location tracking. Clearly, you don’t want anybody to know the location of your child, so they need to be aware of the dangers.
Any adult who wants to avoid the unwanted attentions of somebody is also potentially at risk from location tracking.
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blocking location searches
All calls and mobiles can always be traced by the police and emergency services.
Everyone else is obliged, under the industry code of practice, to send regular texts to your phone if it’s the subject of a location service. But this might not always happen.
location tracking – talking points for children
It’s important children are aware of the dangers posed by location tracking. Here is some advice which will lessen the risks.
where to next?
For more about how the industry code of practice protects you against unauthorised location services, see here.
