Google Trusted Contacts

Re:Google Trusted Contacts by lucasmullens on Tuesday December 06, 2016 @12:52AM (#13112560)

I think I would be fine with it if I knew it was only for emergencies, and I can trust my parents not to use it otherwise (and I would be notified if they did).

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Re:Google Trusted Contacts by pgeorgi on Tuesday December 06, 2016 @06:58AM (#13113943)

> only for emergencies ... and I would be notified if they did

From the article: "And if your trusted contacts are really worried about you, they can request to see your location. If everything’s fine, you can deny the request. But if you’re unable to respond within a reasonable timeframe, your location is shared automatically and your loved ones can determine the best way to help you out."

From a later example on that page this "reasonable timeframe" seems to be 5 minutes.

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Re:Google Trusted Contacts by mdrzn on Tuesday December 06, 2016 @09:44AM (#13114887)

So if you're not in danger you could just refuse to give your location, and then text "I'm fine". This way the parents do not know where you are.

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