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London’s Tube network to switch on wi-fi tracking by default in July

Transport for London will roll out default wi-fi software tracking on the London Underground this summer season, following an ordeal again in 2016. In a press unencumber pronouncing the transfer, TfL writes that “secure, privacy-protected data collection will begin on July 8” — whilst touting addition…
Transport for London will roll out default wi-fi device tracking on the London Underground this summer, following a trial back in 2016. In a press release announcing the move, TfL writes that “secure, privacy-protected data collection will begin on July 8” — while touting addition…

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