The Secret Service has used a technology called Locate X which uses location data harvested from ordinary apps installed on phones. Because users agreed to an opaque terms of service page, the Secret Service believes it doesn't need a warrant.
  • @Limonene
    18•9 days ago

    We need protections limiting the length and level of effect of clickwrap agreements.

    For now, I will continue using “inspect element” to change the text “agree” to “disagree”, and completely skip proprietary phone apps.

      • Clay_pidginEnglish
        26•9 days ago

        I can’t imagine that the terms are sent back to the server, only the clicked_agree=True

      • @Limonene
        1•8 days ago

        Yes. As far as I’ve seen, it never changes what gets sent to the server, which is why I’m able to get away with it.