The Secret Service has used a technology called Locate X which uses location data harvested from ordinary apps installed on phones. Because users agreed to an opaque terms of service page, the Secret Service believes it doesn't need a warrant.
  • Limonene@lemmy.world
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    13 days ago

    We need protections limiting the length and level of effect of clickwrap agreements.

    For now, I will continue using “inspect element” to change the text “agree” to “disagree”, and completely skip proprietary phone apps.