I Just Sued My County After They Claimed a Tech Firm Owns My Location Data
Americans have good reason to worry about the rapid spread of Flock Safety cameras. More than 6,000 governments in 49 states now use these swarms of cameras to monitor cars, tracking their movements throughout the day for law enforcement purposes. While catching criminals is always important, people fear their privacy rights are at risk, and government officials have already been caught abusing this technology. And there’s another reason to worry: I’ve found that my local government, at least, is avoiding the transparency that ensures accountability.
TL;DR
- The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Apple for alleged monopolistic practices in the smartphone market.
- The lawsuit claims Apple stifles competition through App Store exclusivity, in-app purchase mandates, and accessory limitations.
- These actions allegedly harm developers, businesses, and consumers by limiting choices and increasing prices.
- Apple defends its practices as necessary for user privacy, security, and experience.
- The DOJ seeks remedies that could alter Apple's business model and affect the mobile industry's competitive landscape.