The Dangers of Location Sharing Apps

[arwens_dad]

Parents (and maybe us teachers, too), talk to your kids and teens about the dangers of location sharing apps, even simple check-ins. Trying to keep them disconnected from WiFi is pointless due to unguarded networks and public hotspots; they can only be protected by their own knowledge and personal vigilance about what their apps are sharing. When

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[nessasplace]

Thank you muchly appreciated!

[steveshot]

Hi arwens_dad, there's a good article that was written in Tech Life, NAIT's alumni and friends (or whatever) online portion of the magazine in regards to this: How to maintain privacy when using social media (Opens in New Window)

You're absolutely correct in stating that it is dangerous for children and teens. Even as a young adult I do it with caution and I still consider it to have risks. I'm fairly wary about it and I don't do it all the time or everywhere (like banks, home, sensitive areas that can be compromised, other people's homes, etc).