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Re:When an app asks for permissions, it should have a “feed ... by awegio on Saturday July 08, 2023 @11:41AM (#36645435)
Why? Only if you would reuse the same data multiple times, or if you use a unique random generator that is easily distinguishable from other data. So maybe don't use the 5x5 island, but when done right the approach shouldn't help fingerprinting?
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Re:When an app asks for permissions, it should have a “feed ... by kevincox on Saturday July 08, 2023 @01:08PM (#36646357)
Exactly. Just pick a random location on the planet and have it randomly wander. Have a consistent but (statistically) different location per-app.
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