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Story summary
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has purchased location data from the online advertising industry to track individuals' movements, per a DHS document.
- The data, from apps such as games and dating services, has been used beyond operations, including to track employees.
- Lawmakers, including Senator Ron Wyden, call for investigations and note there is no DHS-wide policy on location data.
- ICE is seeking greater access to advertising technology for investigative purposes.
