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Snapchat's new map feature raises fears of stalking and bullying

• theguardian.com by Olivia Solon

Snapchat has introduced a map feature that lets users track other people's location in real time, raising concerns among safety and privacy advocates.

Snap Maps, launched this week, plots users and their snaps onto a map so friends and other Snapchatters can see where they are and what they are doing.

"We've built a whole new way to explore the world! See what's happening, find your friends, and get inspired to go on an adventure!" said the company in a blogpost announcing the update.

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When they first use the feature, users can select whether they want to make their location visible to all of their friends, a select group of connections or to no one at all, which Snapchat refers to as "ghost mode".


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