Irish smartphone location data for sale raises security concerns

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Tens of thousands of Irish smartphone locations are available for purchase, raising privacy and security concerns. The data, which includes minute-by-minute movements, can be traced to specific residential addresses and sensitive locations like military bases and Leinster House. The Data Protection Commission expressed extreme concern and is investigating. The investigation found that data brokers sell this location information, with sellers claiming no privacy breach occurs as individuals are not identified. Former military officials highlighted risks to national security.


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