A website has generated controversy for publishing home addresses using geolocation information gleaned from users’ tweets, the Daily Mail reports. WeKnowYourHouse.com says it is alerting users of the location feature and, the report states, it deletes user data after one hour and provides an opt-out. A security expert said “it’s scary to see how much information can be compiled against someone so quickly, using information that is freely available.” Big Brother Watch’s Nick Pickles said the site could help users better understand the vulnerabilities of disclosing location data.
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