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Short answer: No. [[CloudServices/Location/Software#iOS|More details on the software page]]. | Short answer: No. [[CloudServices/Location/Software#iOS|More details on the software page]]. | ||
=== Do you collect the SSID from WiFi networks === | === Do you collect the SSID from WiFi networks? === | ||
The SSID is the clear text name you see when connecting to any WiFi. In addition each WiFi has a BSSID (which is often the MAC address of the WiFi device). The BSSID is a unique identifier and as such sufficient to distinguish WiFi networks for the purpose of the location service. We follow the general principle of "only collect what you need" and as such don't collect SSIDs. | The SSID is the clear text name you see when connecting to any WiFi. In addition each WiFi has a BSSID (which is often the MAC address of the WiFi device). The BSSID is a unique identifier and as such sufficient to distinguish WiFi networks for the purpose of the location service. We follow the general principle of "only collect what you need" and as such don't collect SSIDs. | ||