Both the latest version of Android and the latest versions of iOS allow you to choose which apps have access to location data. Another way to protect yourself is to turn off EXIF data on your device. EXIF data is metadata embedded in every photo taken by a digital camera, like the one on your smartphone. EXIF data is turned on and off in the camera feature on your device. Again, Android and iOS handle it a bit differently. Also, keep in mind that to make these changes it may be different for different versions of IOS and Android.
You can turn Android location tags off using the Location Tags button in the camera settings. EXIF data is not considered location services per se, but it can still give away your location. Now that you understand the risks and benefits associated with using location services, it is up to each person and organization to determine if they want to use location services.
Again, a good deal of apps we use rely on this service to work. But being educated on how location services work and what the potential risks are, you can now make informed decisions on what is right for you and your organization. Learn all about security awareness with Inspired eLearning.
And for the most part that might be absolutely fine, but what if you want to take more control over your location data? Thankfully, it's easy to turn off for either the whole phone or for specific apps. Here's how. Got a new iPhone and want to learn more? Check out our eight top tips. A couple of reasons, really. The more obvious one is simply to have more privacy. If you've allowed every app you've installed over the years to track your location then that's a lot of services that know exactly where you are at all times.
It can be good practice to think more about the data you share and decide whether certain apps or services need that data. If not, it's time to revoke that access.
If you're traveling for example, in a car and Location Services is on, a GPS-enabled iOS device will also periodically send GPS locations, travel speed, and barometric pressure information to Apple to be used for building up Apple's crowd-sourced road-traffic and indoor pressure databases. This will allow your device to more accurately calibrate itself using network time and location information.
Bluetooth interacts with iBeacons to provide a way to create and monitor areas that advertise certain identifying information. Some third-party apps rely on a Wi-Fi connection for region monitoring. If a device is passcode locked, this feature may be limited or inaccurate. Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products.
Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information. Privacy settings Privacy settings in iOS and iPadOS help give you control over which apps have access to information stored on your device.
Give apps permission to use your location The first time an app tries to access your location, it must ask for your permission. If possible, use Set Automatically. Keep a clear view in several directions. Walls, vehicle roofs, tall buildings, mountains, and other obstructions can block line of sight to GPS satellites. When this happens, your device uses Wi-Fi or cellular networks to determine your position until the GPS satellites are visible again.
Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement.
Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information. Checklist: If you want to make sure no one else can see your location.
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