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Taken from +961 website:
The more I think about the issue the more I see how horrible this is and the amount of problems it can lead to. Just think how this can facilitate the work of thieves and criminals in tracking down potential victims and easily finding them. Just imagine how many people would be hurt from this stupid application from which these people are making money out of. We already have very bad security on the level of protecting individuals, now it has become worse. Now that this information is online people from foreign countries can track down every single person.
When I first saw that application I though t of it as a bit "cool" but then when you think about it you realize that this is extremely immoral leaving legal stuff aside. Even if something is legal, it doesn't mean it is moral. We need a revolution on all levels in this stupid country, we need a stronger and more ethical government.
I am with you guys about fighting against this application and spread of the database. Just imagine somone with malicious intents using it on you or someone you know.
And here is how you can report the application on app storeHere’s some info about the development company (taken from their domain whois):
Ziad Salameh
DoubleU S.A.L
81St. George Bld. – Maarad Str.
Nejmeh Square ,
Beirut, Downtown, Beirut 00961
Lebanon
(961) 198-8883
Domain Name: UUAPPS.COM
Created on: 04-Mar-10
And this is the article http://www.plus961.com/2010/11/04/iphone-applications-violating-our-privacy/Load the App Store
Search for “Lebanon Directory”
Select any of the following apps:
- Lebanon Directory
- Lebanon Cars Directory
Click on the “Report a Problem” link in the top right corner
Select either:
- This application is offensive
- My concern is not listed here
Enter your Comments, something along the lines of:
“This application uses a stolen database of confidential personal records from the Interior Ministry of Lebanon. The use of the database outside of the Ministry is illegal. The possession of this data by a non-government agency is illegal.”
Click the blue Report button in the top right corner
The more I think about the issue the more I see how horrible this is and the amount of problems it can lead to. Just think how this can facilitate the work of thieves and criminals in tracking down potential victims and easily finding them. Just imagine how many people would be hurt from this stupid application from which these people are making money out of. We already have very bad security on the level of protecting individuals, now it has become worse. Now that this information is online people from foreign countries can track down every single person.
When I first saw that application I though t of it as a bit "cool" but then when you think about it you realize that this is extremely immoral leaving legal stuff aside. Even if something is legal, it doesn't mean it is moral. We need a revolution on all levels in this stupid country, we need a stronger and more ethical government.
I am with you guys about fighting against this application and spread of the database. Just imagine somone with malicious intents using it on you or someone you know.