Sunday, August 11, 2013

Smart Trash Bins On London Streets Violate Privacy Laws

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LONDON – Smart trash bins, installed on London sidewalks are capable of detecting WIFI equipment in the surrounding neighborhood and record the MAC address of each gadget detected.
Shopper in Oxford Street London aren’t aware they are being ‘tracked’ by smart trash bins. ...Smart Trash Bins On London Streets Violate Privacy Laws

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  1. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    Why are people so bothered about their lame privacy. What is the big deal if a trash bin is detecting their mobile devices?

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    Silvester Norman
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