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Nike+iPod Sport Kit raises privacy concerns
11-30-2006 · EurekAlert!This holiday season, gift-givers may unwittingly give their favorite athlete a workout accessory that can double as a tracking device. Computer scientists at the University of Washington show potential breaches of privacy related to the Nike+iPod Sport Kit.
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