Comment on IPhones and 3G iPads log your location in an unencrypted file on the deviceparentComments−sigzero15yUnethical? Really? I don't think it is that at all. A mistake it isn't encrypted? Yes.−dustyreagan15yI think the fact that they're logging my location without my knowledge or permission for their personal interests (whether their exploiting it now or not), is unethical. The lack of encryption is just an implementation oversight on their part.−sigzero15yIt is covered in the EULA. You did read the EULA right? The only issue IS the lack of encryption.Relevant portion: http://pastebin.com/EdFJr6iU−dustyreagan15yBurying it in the EULA doesn't make it acceptable, it makes it sneaky.
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Unethical? Really? I don't think it is that at all. A mistake it isn't encrypted? Yes.
I think the fact that they're logging my location without my knowledge or permission for their personal interests (whether their exploiting it now or not), is unethical. The lack of encryption is just an implementation oversight on their part.
It is covered in the EULA. You did read the EULA right? The only issue IS the lack of encryption.
Relevant portion: http://pastebin.com/EdFJr6iU
Burying it in the EULA doesn't make it acceptable, it makes it sneaky.