Friday, February 24, 2023

Our cell phones have data on how many STEPS we take?!?!

 This is from the New York Times on the Alex Murdaugh murder trial:

Here is what data from cellphones and other sources shows about the night of the murders.

 

By reviewing cellphone, car-tracking and other data in intricate detail, the prosecution tried to highlight inconsistencies in Mr. Murdaugh’s account — in particular, his actions between 9:02 and 9:06 p.m., when his phone recorded him taking 283 steps that he could not explain.

8:53 to 8:55: Maggie Murdaugh’s phone records 59 steps.
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9:02 to 9:06: Alex Murdaugh’s phone records 283 steps.

We have no privacy! Our phones are self-surveilling units.