Tracked by Wi-Fi data

Rodgege · Rodgege #1 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 08:29 AM

Came across this article today, which mentions how Copenhagen airport is conducting an experiment by tracking movement of people by their wifi data. Creepy! But interesting

What do you guys think?

‘According to the New York Times, Copenhagen International Airport is currently testing a new program that monitors passengers based on WiFi data emitted from devices like laptops and smartphones. Airport officials observe travelers from a remote computer, and can tell, within 10 feet of accuracy, where they spend their time -- those arriving and departing are represented by different colored dots.’

iWhat · iWhat #2 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 09:48 AM

You should link the article for us.

McBie · McBie #3 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 11:06 AM

Has been around for a long time.... actually they are following WiFi devices, not people

All that happens is that they are following Wifi devices hopping from antenna to antenna.

Cheers ... McBie

mtbinva · mtbinva #4 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 03:47 PM

They are tracking anything that broadcasts an SSID or MAC address. And before I get lambasted for the SSID, remember mifi's.

;-)

Rodgege · Rodgege #5 (**permalink**)

03-30-2011, 02:40 AM

Yes, linkage: Copenhagen airport tracks your every move using WiFi signals -- Engadget

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Rodgege #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 21, 2011 Posts: 5	03-28-2011, 08:29 AM Came across this article today, which mentions how Copenhagen airport is conducting an experiment by tracking movement of people by their wifi data. Creepy! But interesting What do you guys think? ‘According to the New York Times, Copenhagen International Airport is currently testing a new program that monitors passengers based on WiFi data emitted from devices like laptops and smartphones. Airport officials observe travelers from a remote computer, and can tell, within 10 feet of accuracy, where they spend their time -- those arriving and departing are represented by different colored dots.’
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iWhat #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 11, 2004 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 5,756 Mac Specs: Macbook, iMac G5, iPad, iPhone 4, iPod (MANY)!	03-28-2011, 09:48 AM You should link the article for us.
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mtbinva #4 (permalink)
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Rodgege #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 21, 2011 Posts: 5	03-30-2011, 02:40 AM Yes, linkage: Copenhagen airport tracks your every move using WiFi signals -- Engadget
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