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safety by subject - ‘tracking’
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.
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 – 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.