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<blockquote data-quote="Greg Cameron" data-source="post: 26252" data-attributes="member: 42">Re: Apple Loses My RespectOther Apple apps like iPhoto on the Mac use the data to stamp pictures with date, time, and location information. There are probably other apps that use the data as well. The bottom line is that the user is in possession of the data, not Apple or anyone else AFAIK. I think the only issue that really needs to be addressed is that the data should be encrypted so if the phone or computer with the database file gets into malicious hands, it can&#039;t be used. But in reality, this uproar seems a bit overblown to me. It&#039;s really no worse than someone who carries around a day planer that logs all their comings and goings, and then looses it during their travels. The only difference is the data is recorded automatically and stored in a file rather than written on paper. And once again, it&#039;s living on the device(s) in the user&#039;s possession. That&#039;s my take anyway.Greg</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Greg Cameron, post: 26252, member: 42"] Re: Apple Loses My Respect Other Apple apps like iPhoto on the Mac use the data to stamp pictures with date, time, and location information. There are probably other apps that use the data as well. The bottom line is that the user is in possession of the data, not Apple or anyone else AFAIK. I think the only issue that really needs to be addressed is that the data should be encrypted so if the phone or computer with the database file gets into malicious hands, it can't be used. But in reality, this uproar seems a bit overblown to me. It's really no worse than someone who carries around a day planer that logs all their comings and goings, and then looses it during their travels. The only difference is the data is recorded automatically and stored in a file rather than written on paper. And once again, it's living on the device(s) in the user's possession. That's my take anyway. Greg [/QUOTE]

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