US start-up Geofeedia 'allowed police to track protesters'

 

NEW YORK: -- Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have revoked access to their data to an analytics firm accused of selling information that allowed US police to track activists and protesters.

 

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said Chicago-based Geofeedia had allowed police to "sneak in through a side door" to monitor protests.

 

Geofeedia said it was committed to the principles of personal privacy. It comes amid growing concern about government access to social media.

 

Full story: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37627086

 

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Amazing that so many, esp. the young'uns, just don't get it.  The Internet simply does NOT afford privacy or anonymity.   State actors with their unlimited resources are one thing, but for individuals the convenience and seeming anonymity are just an effective lure.  If you think you can hide your communications and transactions from Big Brothers' prying eyes & ears, you're just dreaming.