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Location tracking of phones is out of control. Here’s how to fight back. (arstechnica.com)
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[–] BaroqueInMind@lemmy.one 17 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Why does Microsoft Remote Desktop app need my GPS location from my phone?

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Reverse justification answer: to more securely verify your identity when signing into your Microsoft account

Real answer: selling ads and building a free database for Microsoft that accurately maps IP address->physical location

While the first statement really is true, it still doesn’t justify the other things.