E-training for personal data management and privacy

If you activate location services/location access, the current location of your device is determined via GPS and WLAN location. This means that your personal location can usually also be determined.
One location service, for example, is the Global Positioning System (GPS), but Wi-Fi location via the WLAN signal is also possible.

Activating location services on your smartphone has both advantages and disadvantages. Some of the main implications are:

Advantages:

1. Improved navigation: location service allows you to navigate from one place to another quickly and easily.
2. Better security: if your smartphone is stolen, you can locate it using the location service.
3. Better personalization: Some apps use the location service to provide personalized recommendations and offers based on your location.
4. More convenience: some features, such as automatic time zone adjustment, can be automatically enabled by the location service.

Disadvantages:

1. Limitation of privacy: when location service is enabled, apps can track and record your location, which can affect your privacy.
2. Increased battery consumption: location service can drain your smartphone battery faster.
3. Data recording: when the location service is enabled, your location and related data may be recorded by your smartphone and potentially used by third parties.
4. Third-party tracking: When the location service is enabled, your location may be tracked by third parties, which may cause security concerns.