Eric Northman 16522 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 For those who don't know, your Android phone tracks your location history. Even if you're not using GPS, it still stores 'coarse' location from wifi and cell phone towers. You can view and edit this info at this link if you log into your google account. https://maps.google.com/locationhistory/ For those of you with spouses, it might be tough to explain driving around town when you were 'home sick' or 'working from home'. Not sure if iPhones have an equivalent thing but thought you all might like to know. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qwertyaccount 15793 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 You can turn this off: Google Settings >> Location >> Access Location - uncheck Google Settings >> Location >> Maps & Latitude >> Location reporting - uncheck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6dave9 4008 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 You got my curiosity... so I check just for the halibut.. All clear.. zip.. Thx D. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jafo105 39057 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 Also be careful when sending hash-tags - you can be tracked that way too. There was a report on CBC a few days ago explaining how it works. Apparently it is really easy. I consider myself tech savvy, but I did not get it. It went right over my head. :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinelli 22184 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 Not sure if iPhones have an equivalent thing but thought you all might like to know. Apple phones have the same tracking program. Very intrusive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cometman 35115 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 My good old flip phone hasn't ratted me out yet. DELETE, DELETE, DELETE, lol. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcguy42 38594 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 This appears to be a Google thing. If you are using the Gmail app or any other Google app (Maps, for instance) on you iPhone or iPad then Google also politely and unobtrusively tracks you, too. If you are good at Techno-geek, it is all explained here: Android: Location in Google Settings on Android Apple: Location Reporting & History for iPhone & iPad Creepy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phaedrus 209521 Report post Posted March 23, 2014 If you have a separate phone for your CERB-related activities, your best bet is probably to just turn your main phone off before you leave home/office, and turn it back on when you get back. After all, you'll have it turned off while you're there in any case... If you only have the one phone then obviously this may be harder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
