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Bjørn Nansen, Associate Professor, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne

What should parents consider when tracking their child’s location?

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As children grow up and become more independent, parents and carers may start to worry about their safety while they’re out. Their child might start walking to school alone, playing with friends outside the house, or spending time in the neighbourhood without adult supervision.

Parents might consider using location-tracking technology, such as GPS-enabled phones, apps or smart watches, to keep a tab on their kids. This technology collects location information and displays it on a map in real time.

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