While Bluetooth tracking devices are helping people find their keys and wallet, they're also being used to stalk people.
to Life 360's Tile, there are many options in the Bluetooth tagging device market offering security and peace of mind benefits, but notably, the company's in the market, from Apple to Life360, have made clear these devices were never designed to track people — Apple's product messaging focuses only on personal items.
Two women recently filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple alleging lack of protections the AirTag has against stalking. One victim discovered that her ex-boyfriend had planted an AirTag on her car, while the other found multiple AirTags in her child's backpack that she suspects was placed by her former spouse.
And whether successful or not, Dodge says it "sends a message to anyone developing hardware like this to prioritize user safety at the same level as they prioritize user growth and revenue."Many victims of stalking cases were able to identify that they were being tracked when they received a sound notification on their iPhone that an AirTag was found moving with them.
"It can't hurt to say that, for Apple to put the warning out there, and perhaps for someone or a small group that would prevent them from misusing AirTags," Dodge said, comparing the idea to some algorithms now built into social media which warn users a post they are about to publish is offensive or harrassment.
Apple does not divulge a standard period of time when alerts commence for security reasons, with that randomized window of time ranging from 8 hours to 24 hours.
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