Helpful or spying? Do we really need to track where our loved ones are?

SBS News In Depth
01/10/2025 9 min
Helpful or spying? Do we really need to track where our loved ones are?

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Psychologists warn that the use of tracking apps like Life360 and FindMyPhone can normalise constant monitoring, which may start in families but spill into intimate partner relationships, potentially leading to controlling and coercive behaviours. But how do we know if tracking those we love is beneficial or problematic? And if it's the latter, how do we address it?

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