08-17-2008, 06:04 AM
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Hey everyone. I remember a previous post on EXIF data but I thought this should be separate. The information stored in EXIF data tags from digital cameras is overwhelmingly harmless. But I just found out that some cellphones are storing GPS co-ordinates in JPEG EXIF tags. I'm not sure how wide spread the implementation is; there only seems to be anecdotal and second hand info from what I could find. But I think it's something one should consider when posting up pictures taken with a cellphone.  I know mr bootay looks down on spreading paranoia. Well I hope I'm not just high and paranoid.  
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08-17-2008, 11:26 AM
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| I can see that being possible depending on the GPS capabilities of the phone, thankfully I don't have a phone that nice..  .
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08-17-2008, 05:04 PM
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| very interesting...i gotta check that out now | ||
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08-17-2008, 05:19 PM
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| Use a real cam, you wont have crappy pictures or hidden GPS data. | ||
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08-17-2008, 05:30 PM
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| LOL I've had a cell phone or 2 for over 20 years, back when you had to carry the suitcase with it. Carry 2 now, both with the capability, never ever took a pic with one yet, never bothered to figure out how. If I want to take a pic, I use a camera. Old fashioned, I guess. 
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08-17-2008, 08:43 PM
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The scary part is the stuff hidden that you don't know. I would never have thought that there was any hidden data. I wonder how wide spread this is? | |||
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08-17-2008, 10:18 PM
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| There are many programs available that will completely erase all data from digital pics. The one I use is here. Quick Photo Resizer - Resize your digital photos and JPEG images Not only can it resize pics in the 3 most popular resolutions, it can also add a watermark of your choice. Whats really nice is it brings the byte size way down too, without sacrificing quality, which uses much less bandwidth too.
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08-19-2008, 08:55 PM
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I am overly paranoid as well. Since joining this board I am getting less then I come across a thread like this. This place is a wealth of knowledge. HGI | ||
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08-19-2008, 09:16 PM
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Great little piece o' software. I am test-driving it and it also makes a more compressed file as well just like they say, the logo placement is a nice touch/easy to use. Drag and drop.
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