Two data brokers Cuebiq and X-Mode, both of whom have acquired user information from Life360 in the past, confirmed the information given by the former employees to be accurate.

This means that an enormous amount of user data, including possible data sourced from minors, has been compromised.

The former employees, who chose to remain anonymous said that this is particularly concerning not only because it is an overt violation of privacy but because Life360 is considered to be one of the largest sources of data in the entire industry. Two former employees detailed to Markup that Life360 frequently sells its users’ data to data brokers who then, in turn, sell the data that they acquire to anyone who wants it. However, according to The Markup, new data has surfaced that suggests that Life360 is selling the data extracted from its users and their children to data brokers. The app allows parents to access their children’s exact whereabouts by tracking their kids’ cell phones. One app, that markets itself as a “Family Safety App” called Life360, is particularly popular and boasts upwards of 30 million users. One of the popular ways parents choose to keep tabs on their kids is through leveraging technology available in apps. Perhaps now, more so than ever as society continues to progress further into an ever-evolving digital age, parents have to be keenly aware of the best ways in which to protect their children. The safety of one’s child is a primary concern for every parent. A Popular Family Safety App Sells Its Users’ Data

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