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		timewizard 82 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Detection of hidden cellular GPS vehicle trackers Knowing where you are is useful. Knowing where you _aren't_ is equally useful. I can imagine half a dozen ways to use this data against you in all kinds of settings. Sales, divorce, employment, espionage against your employer, burglary, and basic blackmail.

LorenPechtel 82 days ago [–]

It doesn't necessarily say where you aren't. What if you get in somebody else's car? (Not uncommon for me as we typically carpool to trailheads.)

Jolter 81 days ago | [–]

Sure, but if your car is presently driving to the supermarket, it’s a pretty safe bet that you are probably not at your house.

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