ATF Drops Secret Location Tracking Tool

ATF quietly shuts down its controversial Webloc pilot program, a tool that let them track phones without warrants by siphoning location data from apps and ad networks — sparking backlash from lawmakers, judges, and privacy advocates. While the ATF says it tested Webloc to fight violent crime but found it didn’t meet their needs, other agencies like the FBI still buy location data. Lawmakers are now pushing a bipartisan bill to ban warrantless data purchases, with Senator Ron Wyden calling the ATF’s exit a victory for constitutional rights. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3b91c7c1139c2a3