planetscapeDec 3, 2024
Joseph Cox
New from 404 Media: this is huge. FTC to ban Venntel from selling sensitive location data. Sensitive locations include health facilities (think abortion); places of worship; schools; refugee shelters. Crucial because Venntel sold its data to ICE, CBP etc https://www.404media.co/ftc-bans-location-data-company-that-powers-the-surveillance-ecosystem/
FTC Bans Location Data Company That Powers the Surveillance Ecosystem

Venntel is a primary provider of location data to the government or other companies that sell to U.S. agencies. The FTC is banning Venntel from selling data related to health clinics, refugee shelters, and much more.

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Dec 3, 2024 at 2:47pmWeb
Show threadToken Sane PersonDec 3, 2024
@josephcox Which could also get interesting if the density of "sensitive" locations turns out to be so high that you can only say "somewhere in metro area of <City>".
Show threadLAURENDec 4, 2024
@josephcox @cynblogger Now for enforcement.
Show threadPamela Barroway – Biz EditorDec 4, 2024
@noondlyt @josephcox @cynblogger 🎯
Show threadwwewDec 4, 2024
@josephcox great news. But won’t matter in 2 months.