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Re:Answering Every Question You Have About IMEI Numbers by hughesjj on Tuesday April 30, 2024 @04:20PM (#40215812)
Any immutable id is inherently a privacy concern. Network operators are ISP's, and ISP's have been known to do things like hijack unresolvable DNS entries to a search page with ads. The network operator knows who you are and what imei was associated with your account.

I wouldn't be surprised if there were some 'ghost'/virtual profiles associated to an imei similar to how Facebook would do with the like button

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Re:Answering Every Question You Have About IMEI Numbers by mytailorisrich on Wednesday May 01, 2024 @04:58AM (#40220991)
Well, there's your phone number. Networks and law enforcement only need that.

Existing privacy level is adequate for members of the public. Anyone who actually, really requires more either has state agencies resources available or is being wanted by state agencies...

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