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Uber asks to track your location even when youre not using the app

The last update of the Uber App allows it to track the passengers locations even when the app is running in the background of a customers smartphone. With this new feature, the application is able to track passenger up to five minutes after a trip has finished. According to Uber, the new feature has been implemented to better allow drivers and passengers in locating each other. A representative from the company explained that the upgrade will improve the user experience reducing the ETA estimates. The upgrade has raised heated debate by privacy advocates in the US.”]

Source: https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/54061/security/user-tracking.html

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