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New X feature can leak your location without you realising
'A matter of life and death': Activists, researchers and campaigners warn the ability to see a user's IP address on X could have huge implications for the safety of vulnerable communities on the platform
The Open Rights Group and Big Brother Watch labelled the move by X as “extremely concerning” and “a serious error of judgement” regarding users’ safety and privacy. A post on X was amended by users to highlight the IP address concern The function can be disabled, but some people have reported receiving an error message or having to try multiple times before the feature would turn off. Mark Johnson, advocacy manager at civil liberties group Big Brother Watch, said: “This is a serious error of judgement from X, which could have major ramifications for people on the site who require privacy to ensure their safety and security.
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