New Snapchat feature shares user location. Is that OK for privacy and security?

Snapchat has a new feature that allows users to see where their friends are posting from. But this new location sharing feature has some concerned about privacy, and broader implications like stalking and bullying.  The good news is you can disable it. Check out these stories for more information on how to do that:

https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/06/26/snapchat-starts-sharing-your-and-your-kids-location-turn-it-off/

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