Chinese state run media, which means it’s essentially the Chinese Government, has made a very interesting claim. They claim that because iOS 7 tracks your movements that this makes it a “national security concern.” Here’s what the Wall Street Journal had to say:
In its national noon broadcast, state-run China Central Television criticized the “frequent locations” function in Apple’s iOS 7 mobile operating system, which tracks and records the time and location of the owner’s movements. The report quoted researchers who said that those with access to that data could gain knowledge of the broader situation in China or “even state secrets.”
Apple didn’t respond to requests for comment.
Now I have talked about the frequent locations option previously. At the time I said that other phone makes do something similar and that I don’t think there’s anything sinister going on here. But I also mentioned that Apple should clear the air on this feature. Perhaps if they did, we wouldn’t be talking about this right now. Given that Apple really wants to make inroads into the Chinese marketplace, I think they’ll have to address this now.
This is one of those stories to keep an eye on.
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China Claims That Apple’s Location Tracking A “National Security Concern”
Chinese state run media, which means it’s essentially the Chinese Government, has made a very interesting claim. They claim that because iOS 7 tracks your movements that this makes it a “national security concern.” Here’s what the Wall Street Journal had to say:
In its national noon broadcast, state-run China Central Television criticized the “frequent locations” function in Apple’s iOS 7 mobile operating system, which tracks and records the time and location of the owner’s movements. The report quoted researchers who said that those with access to that data could gain knowledge of the broader situation in China or “even state secrets.”
Apple didn’t respond to requests for comment.
Now I have talked about the frequent locations option previously. At the time I said that other phone makes do something similar and that I don’t think there’s anything sinister going on here. But I also mentioned that Apple should clear the air on this feature. Perhaps if they did, we wouldn’t be talking about this right now. Given that Apple really wants to make inroads into the Chinese marketplace, I think they’ll have to address this now.
This is one of those stories to keep an eye on.
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