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Most logically, the location information is tied to your device unique identification number. That's the only way to keep track of location moves, and the only way this feature can work for advertisers and app developers.

Sadly, this doesn't make the storage anonymous, like Apple claims: Even while it may not contain your name or social security number, the location information could in theory be crossed with a user database to pinpoint the real-time location or the location history of any individual. Recent cases have taught us that apparently is not that hard to have access to unique device identification numbers and their respective user names.
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The lack of transparency is the problem.
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The other alternative is to disagree to the terms of service and not install iOS 4.

Changing platforms is not an option, however, as Google and Android have exactly the same problem.
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Oh, and by the way, welcome to 1984. [LA Times]

stu90 wrote: http://news.cnet.com/8301-31021_3-20009446-260.html