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Do I need to remove metadata from pictures before uploading?
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this post was submitted on 11 Jul 2023
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It's a good idea for the sake of your privacy to remove the metadata from the picture. While for a picture of a pet it is less important, it's still a good idea to get in the habit of nixing the metadata. Don't make it easier for you to be tracked and profiled.
Agreed - even if it's doggo... It has data on it
What? That would likely give away the location of your home.
Why would it be less important for pet pics though? I think it would be more important because you probably take those pics at home and your home location might get leaked.