Geotagging can be a wonderful feature on the internet because it allows people to know where you took a picture of a sunset, a famous event, or even allows you to locate your own past memories in a few clicks. Such information can make it easier for you to arrange photos, let friends know where they can have a similar experience and share with the world the types of things you like doing and where.
On the darker side, however, there is a risk of "social surveillance by GPS" with geotagging. People intent on stalking you can make use of public geotagging information to pinpoint your location, home, and even your activities with very little effort. What that can mean in terms of your safety and security will depend on who you are, where you live, and the value to anyone watching your movements but it does pay to be careful. Avoiding the risks of geotagging is one more important thing to keep in mind in this day and age of diminishing privacy, and here are some suggestions to help.
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