Apple Lays Out Location Collection Policies

itwbennett writes "In a 13-page reply (PDF) to questions from Congressmen Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Joe Barton of Texas, Apple said iPhones running OS 3.2 or iOS 4 collect GPS data and encrypt it before sending it back to Apple every 12 hours via Wi-Fi. Attached to the GPS data is a random identification number generated by the phone every 24 hours. The information is not associated with a particular customer and Apple uses the data to analyze traffic patterns and density, it said. Apple collects such data from customers who have approved the use of location-based capabilities on the phone and who actually use an application that requires GPS."

Comments

Re:Turn the tables!

[DWMorse]

Seems it would be hypocritical otherwise, had I not kept it short and simple. =)

But hey, here's your chance, the opportunity to issue a cutting remark of your own if you feel it's so necessary. Unless imamac beat you to it.

barely human

[Anonymous Coward]

This is the same technology scientists use to track shark movement patterns in the ocean. Maybe Apple is secretly studying our mating behaviors.

Re:Turn the tables!

[Robert Bowles]

No, it's not scummy when congress does it. They're protecting us. The walls of legislative text are actually a defense barrier, shielding our precious little minds from harmful truths. And let's be realistic, we wouldn't understand the truth anyway.

Re:Intelligence test

[Lars T.]

It's so typical to see people like you with your 'Apple vs. the World' and 'Apple vs. whichever close competitor' mindset.

The resurgence of Anti-Apple fucktards is just staggering. Let me be the first to inform you that your type has been around since about 1976 when Mr. Jobs announced the Apple 1.