380 million location data from 137 countries: a previously unknown data set from a US data broker shows the dangers of global data trading. 40,000 apps are affected, including queer dating apps. For some apps, the shared location data is very precise.
We see it over and over. When consequences for malfeasance are barely noticeable compared to profits, there is no incentive to comply with laws. Just pay the tiny fine is our lawyers don’t exhaust them first.