Abuse Using Technology

Abuse is about someone seeking power and control over someone else. So, an abuser may misuse GPS to try to gain or keep control over you. For example, an abuser could use GPS to track your location as part of a pattern of stalking. Or perhaps an abuser wants to see where you have been to then misuse this information against you in a custody or divorce case, for example.

Because GPS-enabled devices can be so small and easily hidden, an abuser could hide a device in your belongings or car without you knowing. The GPS in your phone could also be used to track you. An abuser could get that information if s/he:

• shares a cell phone plan with you;
• can access your cell phone account; or
• has another way of accessing your information, such as:
  
  • through stalkerware;
  • through downloaded apps; or
  • when your devices are synced to the “cloud” or your computer.