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My Location Is Being Shared Without Me Realising

How to check location-sharing settings on accounts, apps, and devices.

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Check location sharing in your device, major accounts, maps, social apps, and family-sharing services. Remove access you do not recognise and secure the account if someone else may have access.

Check your device's location permissions and identify which apps can access your location.

Review location-sharing features in maps, social networks, family services, and other accounts.

Check active sessions and connected devices if you believe another person may have access.

If the location exposure appears connected to account compromise or stalking, preserve evidence and secure the relevant accounts.

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