tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post5154683943623451214..comments2024-03-22T23:27:47.349+00:00Comments on EAGLETON NOTES: PrivacyGraham Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-51203853477906004202019-12-17T14:36:49.613+00:002019-12-17T14:36:49.613+00:00Sorry for the delay Pauline. I think it's one ...Sorry for the delay Pauline. I think it's one of the good uses for the app which is called <i>Life360</i> (I use the free version). Another useful app is <i>what3words</i>. Every square metre of the earth is allocated 3 words. It serves the same purpose as a pinpoint map reference. However unless you have the necessary equipment or app to find it that's not easy nor as accurate. Many emergency services now use the three word location. Google Maps app can also be used to share your location.They would automatically know when you were home. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-44474296412685987682019-12-13T21:01:20.019+00:002019-12-13T21:01:20.019+00:00That app sounds like a good idea to me. At the mo...That app sounds like a good idea to me. At the moment I send off a group text to three people every time I go into the lodge and then again when I'm back home. I'll discuss this with the group to see if this could serve the same purpose without me having to remember to send the texts. (I usually remember to advise when I'm going in but by the time I'm back home I'm usually tired and forget.)Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-33245793125136743572019-12-10T13:34:01.321+00:002019-12-10T13:34:01.321+00:00Lee, any of us who use a computer have apps but th...Lee, any of us who use a computer have apps but they are less obvious and prominent. They are unlikely to track our movements but they will often know and use our location. This was very obvious to me when I lived dually in Scotland and New Zealand. I was always being told on my laptop that I couldn't do this or that because I was in an 'invalid' location for an app. I had separate UK and New Zealand phones so that wasn't a problem.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-42241819719085232922019-12-10T13:25:47.895+00:002019-12-10T13:25:47.895+00:00Cro, I've been fortunate in avoiding emails fr...Cro, I've been fortunate in avoiding emails from such scammers, touch wood and such other superstitious practices. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-11819629882496230602019-12-10T13:22:52.221+00:002019-12-10T13:22:52.221+00:00Yes, Sage, there are many such apps which can be v...Yes, Sage, there are many such apps which can be very useful for locating specialists nearby.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-39732806006594650432019-12-10T13:20:37.385+00:002019-12-10T13:20:37.385+00:00Amy, it is only visible to people in the 'fami...Amy, it is only visible to people in the 'family group' that you have created. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-43001560893845414592019-12-10T13:19:11.254+00:002019-12-10T13:19:11.254+00:00That's the sort of thing I would use it for to...That's the sort of thing I would use it for too, Helsie. If the three of us are out in a city centre it's easy to see where best to suggest we meet. It's also very handy for knowing where the car was left! Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-85203733877394689082019-12-10T13:16:30.853+00:002019-12-10T13:16:30.853+00:00Monica, I was impressed about the clarity of the r...Monica, I was impressed about the clarity of the request made by this app's developers. I turn off the location on many apps but many, like my Walkmeter, wouldn't give me the information I want if I did.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-37893448974699720232019-12-10T13:04:30.726+00:002019-12-10T13:04:30.726+00:00Meike, as you said, there may be circumstances whe...Meike, as you said, there may be circumstances where it is very useful. Frankly I don't care if they want to know my location or how far I walk each day but I'm sure there are many who would find that a problem and many, like you, who just don't want that intrusion.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-63807183909093773882019-12-10T13:00:59.051+00:002019-12-10T13:00:59.051+00:00No one has to use any technology at the moment, YP...No one <i>has</i> to use any technology at the moment, YP. I suppose that Google isn't registering any information from your blog which you, no doubt, write with a ball pen. Oh no. Sorry. That's technology. I suppose you could use a quill on parchment but I bet there were people against that back in the day.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-91191132163751936592019-12-10T12:55:52.215+00:002019-12-10T12:55:52.215+00:00Maywyn, I opted out of all of them too. It can be ...Maywyn, I opted out of all of them too. It can be a useful tool. There's just three of us sharing our location information and we find it very useful for a variety of reasons.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-28073162041239223412019-12-10T12:53:42.938+00:002019-12-10T12:53:42.938+00:00Rachel, I suppose that they have either to charge ...Rachel, I suppose that they have either to charge or make their crust like this. We have the option not to use it. I like that fact that they give the option to opt out.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-22356944593007769332019-12-10T12:51:59.118+00:002019-12-10T12:51:59.118+00:00I'm sure they are, Adrian. This one is just be...I'm sure they are, Adrian. This one is just being honest about it.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-77396018871157170022019-12-10T12:51:07.313+00:002019-12-10T12:51:07.313+00:00JayCee, I have often wondered about Alexa. I find ...JayCee, I have often wondered about Alexa. I find it very useful for reminders when I'm cooking and have my hands full or sticky, for the radio and for my bedside light when I had a frozen shoulder and couldn't reach the switch. However, it must always be able to hear you even if not recording simply because it's listening out for the start command. So I tried talking near it and saying that I wanted to switch my cellphone and things like that. So far she hasn't cooperated by offering me anything.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-89129179235869904672019-12-10T11:43:49.099+00:002019-12-10T11:43:49.099+00:00It's all so confusing to me...for me. I don&#...It's all so confusing to me...for me. I don't have a mobile...therefore, no apps, but I do have a pile of apples. <br /><br />Being the recluse that I am, by choice...I don't travel far from my home base, anyway. I could leave a breadcrumb trail and be back home again before the birds eat it all up!<br /><br />I have no family...other than my two furry rascals. I always tell them when I'm going out to the supermarket, and that I won't be long. A minute over my allotted absence time is clearly brought to my attention upon my arrival back home, in no uncertain terms/miaows!<br /><br />Perhaps I should keep up with the times...the way this year has flown by, I'd better put my running shoes on.... :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-74913653530172786532019-12-10T05:08:51.751+00:002019-12-10T05:08:51.751+00:00They can share our info till the cows come home, i...They can share our info till the cows come home, it doesn't mean we have to fall for the advertising that follows. My biggest pain of the moment are the scammers who appear in my Email. They all want to offer me Tax refunds. I feel very sorry for the few who are bound to fall for it; to some it will be very appealing just before Christmas.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-18904213449520697512019-12-10T00:14:51.041+00:002019-12-10T00:14:51.041+00:00I should say that while I don't have this app,...I should say that while I don't have this app, I do have another app that is for firefighters--for volunteers, we can be tracked as for how soon we can respond to a call, or if we are unavailable, etc. But it's limited to just those who are in the dept. sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-16645110448225039012019-12-10T00:13:10.616+00:002019-12-10T00:13:10.616+00:00I haven't heard of this app, but most of the &...I haven't heard of this app, but most of the "free" apps do such things which remind us that nothing is really free...<br /><br />www.thepulpitandthepen.com sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-78462529157225516112019-12-09T22:59:40.504+00:002019-12-09T22:59:40.504+00:00I've never heard of that but it sounds very ne...I've never heard of that but it sounds very neat, is it safe to use, like does it allow other people in at all?Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17076349937962262361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-14347288448357700032019-12-09T22:39:36.095+00:002019-12-09T22:39:36.095+00:00We have the same ap on our phones - my husband, ou...We have the same ap on our phones - my husband, our 43 year old single daughter and I.<br /> We find it very handy when someone needs to be collected from the bus stop or is not there when you arrive home. It is also a safety thing for a single person who lives alone. We have friends who are appalled at the idea of being "followed" where ever they go and call it a "stalker ap" but that part doesn't bother us at all.Helsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136273834165751276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-4118523806878725402019-12-09T20:58:19.511+00:002019-12-09T20:58:19.511+00:00I've come across similar messages on other app...I've come across similar messages on other apps and websites, but often less clear, and I think usually set to accepting all as default (or warning that if you continue to use the app/website, you automatically agree). So far I've never felt any need for a location sharing app of the kind you're writing about here, though. My mobile has a cash card and when I'm out and about (usually not for very long at a time) I only turn mobile data on if I need it. DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-44068263275343770032019-12-09T17:48:49.867+00:002019-12-09T17:48:49.867+00:00Typing too fast again! I meant to say "The GD...Typing too fast again! I meant to say "The GDPR, which became obligatory in May 2018 for all EU member states..."Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-64542617825946639202019-12-09T17:47:55.229+00:002019-12-09T17:47:55.229+00:00They have to (be transparent, clear and honest abo...They have to (be transparent, clear and honest about what they do, I mean). The GDPR, which became obligatory for all EU member states plus applies to all companies who target EU-based audiences/customers/consumers/users, forces them to do that. Not all companies play by the rules, of course, but this one apparently does.<br />No tracking technology for me - I don't want to (or need to) know all the time where my family and friends are, nor do they need to know my precise whereabouts all the time. It may be different in certain circumstances, and as with most things in life, it is good to have a choice.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-12008620628547567722019-12-09T17:36:59.884+00:002019-12-09T17:36:59.884+00:00Thank heavens I don't have to deal with phone ...Thank heavens I don't have to deal with phone apps, satnavs and sinister tracking technology. You are welcome to it. Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-82134647591956427042019-12-09T16:33:50.293+00:002019-12-09T16:33:50.293+00:00Interesting information. Such a program or a life ...Interesting information. Such a program or a life line device is a good gift idea for the elderly family members. About the sharing part, I'd have to opt out of all of them.Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.com