Privacy concerns over Highways Agency mobile data tracking

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Highways Agency claims that using mobile data to monitor traffic is part of scheme to improve traffic flow

The Highways Agency is tracking the movements of millions of motorists via their mobile phones and satellite navigation systems, raising concerns over privacy. A trial by the agency involved col...

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