The information is stored on the device in a file that is also uploaded to any computer that the device is connected to. The researchers say the information is available to anyone who has access to the device or computer.
Allan Friedman says this raises additional concerns.
ALLAN FRIEDMAN: Theres the idea that because its on my phone and on my computer, rogue applications that I pay for or that Im tricked into downloading may be able to access this data and somehow misuse it.
Apple, in a statement, says it is not tracking the location of your iPhone. The company says it is simply keeping a database of Wi-Fi hotspots and cell phone towers near the users location. It says this information is meant to help the iPhone quickly find its location when needed.
Last week, leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee sent letters to some of the leading mobile device developers. These include Apple and Google. The letters asked for more information about their location tracking systems.
Allan Friedman calls this an important start to strengthening privacy laws.
ALLAN FRIEDMAN: There arent strong controls over things like location data. We need to understand who is getting my location information, what are they doing with it, how long are they keeping it. And perhaps the most important question is, is my location data tied with other facts about me?
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