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US Military Disables Advertising Trackers on Troops' Devices
US military officials have disabled advertising trackers on phones and computers used by troops, following concerns that location data could be exploited to target military personnel in the Middle East. Senator Ron Wyden has been advocating for action on this issue, highlighting the risks associated with the location data trade. The Pentagon has indicated it will respond to inquiries from lawmakers regarding the effectiveness of these measures.
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US military officials have disabled advertising trackers on phones and computers used by troops, following concerns that location data could be exploited to target military personnel in the Middle East. Senator Ron Wyden has been advocating for action on this issue, highlighting the risks associated with the location data trade. The Pentagon has indicated it will respond to inquiries from lawmakers regarding the effectiveness of these measures.
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