Apple has announced that its iOS 12 update will enable it to securely share device-based location data with 911 centres in order to improve response time to their users.
Location tracking makes many of us uncomfortable and raises issues about who has access to what information and about what constitutes a breach of privacy. But what if this technology could be used to save lives and protect property?
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