Location Data and Personal Privacy

Mike Elgan has recently penned several articles about the ramifications of updating search tools with your person location. His article on Foursquare indicates that discounts and social pressure will compel most people to share where they are at any given time. His earlier article on Google Buzz provides examples of the potential for misuse of this information.

In a similar vein, columnist Preston Gralla reviewed the location information Apple collects from users of iPhones and iPads.

-D.D.