Pokemon Go is now the biggest mobile game in US history after more than 21 million users have signed up in just a few days. But did you know once you download the app, you can also put much of your private information at risk?
There are plenty of apps already on most phones that can see our personal info, and users aren't just handing out a key, they're throwing the door wide open.
Forget the physical dangers of following a Pokemon anywhere, there's also security risks in the game that may not cross the minds of crazed devotees. Founder of ID Theft 911 Adam Levin walked us through the layers of access "Pokemon Go" asks for, and the first is allowing the the app locate you....
http://abc13.com/technology/protecting-your-privacy-with-the-pokemon-go-app/1429522/
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