Satellite-based phone tracking under study: Privacy a hurdle; device makers, govt at odds
Government discussions are under way for mandatory satellite-assisted mobile phone tracking for law enforcement and disaster management. The proposal, stalled for five years due to privacy concerns and device maker reluctance, aims for more accurate location data than current tower-based methods. Manufacturers like Apple and Samsung are wary of potential misuse and insist on user consent for such pinpoint tracking.
Government discussions are under way for mandatory satellite-assisted mobile phone tracking for law enforcement and disaster management. The proposal, stalled for five years due to privacy concerns and device maker reluctance, aims for more accurate location data than current tower-based methods. Manufacturers like Apple and Samsung are wary of potential misuse and insist on user consent for such pinpoint tracking.
