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.
- Never say ‘yes’ to a stranger – or anyone you don’t completely trust – who is trying to find you through a location service.
- Remember to ask your parents before accepting any kind of service offered over the phone, by text or voice, that you don’t understand. If you’re not sure, always check.
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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 – 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.
where to next?
For more about how the industry code of practice protects you against unauthorised location services, see here.
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