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Old September 9th 17, 02:53 PM posted to uk.railway,uk.transport.london
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Default Tube passengers tracked by phone WiFi
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On 09.09.17 11:42, Anna Noyd-Dryver wrote:
Guy Gorton wrote:


But why do people let the world know where they are? Not using the
device is not enough, It has to be switched off to avoid tracking.
Mine is only switched on when I am willing to accept calls or need to
make a call. That only amounts to a small proportion of my waking
hours so it is more often off than on..



My phone OTOH is always on except when it has to be off, eg whilst driving
a train.

Do drivers have to completely switch off their mobiles when at work? Or
can you simply put them on silent or airplane mode?


Off in the cab. Apparently we can't be trusted with airline mode etc .
Theoretically off when changing ends etc too as we're still in charge of
the train, though that's widely ignored.

Work-issue tablet must be airline and silent (and 'stowed' in bag!) when
the train is in motion but can be used when the train is stopped, to access
certain functions only (train running info, live track maps, route maps,
traction manuals etc). Assessors may use the assessing app, and trainees
may used route maps, when the train is in motion.


Anna Noyd-Dryver

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