Geotagging embeds location data like latitude and longitude in photos, videos, and social media posts from a device's GPS, sharing the user's location within 15 feet. Popular apps like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Four Square use geotagging, but it can pose privacy and safety risks if users share their precise location, allowing others to find patterns in daily routines or know where they live. People can avoid geotagging by turning off device location services, using cameras without GPS, or not posting from their phone.
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Geotagging
Geotagging is hidden data storing the latitude and longitude of
your current location with your photos, videos and status
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This is determined by the GPS on your phone or tablet
Shares location within 15 feet of your position
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Apps that Use Geotagging
Instagram
Twitter
Flickr
Facebook
YouTube
Four Square
Snapchat
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Geotagging Concerns
Sharing location with everyone
At risk for burglars and stalkers
People now know where you live
People can find patterns and recognize your daily routines
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How to Avoid
Turn off location services on devices with GPS
Use a camera without GPS
Dont post pictures with your phone