http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2019239,00.html
Wonder why the government is asking us to RICA our cellphones? (Registration of our mobiles with proof of residence for those of you living outside SA)
I'm not even going to say 'I told you so' but maybe people should take my 'conspiracy theories' a little more seriously.
According to TIME, cell phone's are not only traceable through signals pinging off towers but most new cell phones have a GPS chip built in to them. Feeling a bit like a contestant on Big Brother? It looks to me like it's heading that way.
This new little device allows government to trace your every move. Gone to the movies instead fo to work? They know about it. Gone to a political rally or a secret meeting? They know about it.
I have no idea what the law is like in South Africa on this issue and I intend to find out but something tells me it may be a little more lax than the US? Which means the government can access this information, and your whereabouts, whenever they want to!
Doing something illegal? Maybe leave your phone at home next time.
p.s I am going on holiday for a week so if you get bored check out Suck The Marrow
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And don't forget to check back in a week!
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Have you seen the latest addition to Facebook - Facebook Places. It's just today seemingly gone live in the UK - and now you can post your location on Facebook based on your phones GPS.
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