Scientists in Germany have demonstrated a startling new form of surveillance: identifying people using nothing more than ordinary WiFi signals. By analyzing how radio waves bounce around a room, researchers can effectively “see” and recognize individuals — even if they are not carrying a device and even if their phone is turned off.

The reason the FCC is only allowing the sale of state approved routers in the US?

  • WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    16 days ago

    We already consent to giving away all that data, which basic ping triangulation also allows for fairly granular location tracking.

    very few people did consent to that.

    or are you saying that if I unknowingly drink poisoned water, I did consent to that?

    • hansolo@lemmy.todayEnglish
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      16 days ago

      You clicked “accept” once on one thing ever, which they consider legal permission to sell all data to anyone buying.