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Miniature cameras, RFID tags, now Google's Latitude. All these applications of relatively new technology have sound, practical, and harmless value, and all could potentially be misused to intrude on your privacy. One day after Latitude's release, privacy watchdogs sounded the alarm. Google defended its offering by saying it came with 'fine-grained privacy' controls. You control what is seen and by whom. So the big questions are: Is it enough? Is it safe? Are technologies like this an acceptable risk or a serious threat?
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