Summary:

  • US courts have received over 130 requests from law enforcement to access push notification data from phones, reported the Washington Post.
  • This data can reveal a user’s location, device details, IP address, and more, even if they use encrypted messaging apps.
  • This raises concerns about privacy, as prosecutors and foreign governments could potentially access this data for various reasons.
  • While Apple and Google are promising more transparency regarding data requests, security experts highlight the potential for abuse by governments and marketing organizations.

Key Points:

  • Push notification metadata includes information like the app receiving the notification, timestamp, and network details.
  • This data is not encrypted and can be used to track user movements and activity.
  • Law enforcement can use this data for investigations, but it also raises concerns about potential misuse by other parties.
  • Experts recommend increased awareness about the information users share through push notifications and the potential privacy risks involved.
  • luves2spooge@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Yeah, that’s fair. Push notifications by definition come via the internet. Push and local notifications are indistinguishable to the user