# Data Tracking on The No Agenda Show Data Tracking comes up in 43 chapters across 42 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 43 - **Episodes:** 42 - **Discussed:** March 2009 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Data Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tracking.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Data Brokers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-brokers.md), [Location Tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/location-tracking.md), [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Data Collection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-collection.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 43 ### Walmart Digital Price Tags and Data Collection - **Episode:** [1911: Surpriselets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-11 - **Time:** 1:42:17–1:44:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets/chapter/walmart-digital-price-tags-and-data-collection.md Walmart plans to install digital price tags in all U.S. stores by the end of the year, enabling price changes in seconds. A report from the Groundwork Collaborative alleges that Walmart intends to use these labels for dynamic pricing based on individual consumer profiles and real-time demand. Walmart denied the claims, stating they price products based on market factors rather than individual shoppers. Keywords: [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), electronic shelf labels, [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), consumer tracking ### Have I Been Flocked Website, Data Broker Advertising - **Episode:** [1900: Trust The Plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-03 - **Time:** 40:01–41:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan/chapter/have-i-been-flocked-website-data-broker-advertising.md A website called "Have I Been Flocked" allows users to check if their license plates have been scanned by surveillance networks, though its ownership remains redacted. The hosts speculate that the site and the underlying data collection may have an advertising angle, potentially involving Google or other data brokers seeking to track consumer movements for targeted marketing. Keywords: have i been flocked, [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [data brokers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-brokers.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [whois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whois.md), [tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tracking.md) ### HHS Statement on Personal Vaccination Decisions - **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-23 - **Time:** 1:15:41–1:18:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/hhs-statement-on-personal-vaccination-decisions.md The Department of Health and Human Services issued a statement emphasizing that vaccination is a personal choice and that funding should be redirected to urgent public health priorities. Displaced researchers maintain that high-quality vaccination services require robust data tracking and local clinic infrastructure. Keywords: [hhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hhs.md), [vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), medical infrastructure, [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md) ### Firebase SDK and App Tracking Privacy - **Episode:** [1730: Pam Bondage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1730-pam-bondage.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-16 - **Time:** 1:00:04–1:02:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1730-pam-bondage/chapter/firebase-sdk-and-app-tracking-privacy.md The Firebase SDK, a tool controlled by Google, is used by nearly every mobile application to track user interactions, including taps and swipes. While marketed as a performance monitoring tool, it functions as a pervasive spying mechanism across the app ecosystem. TikTok's internal shop remains inaccessible via standard web browsers to force users into this tracked app environment. Keywords: firebase, [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [sdk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sdk.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ### MindGeek Tracking and Pornhub Malware Risks - **Episode:** [1577: Gerontocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-30 - **Time:** 2:15:13–2:16:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy/chapter/mindgeek-tracking-and-pornhub-malware-risks.md MindGeek, the parent company of Pornhub, is characterized as a massive data tracking and advertising firm headquartered in Luxembourg. The hosts warn that clicking on links associated with these sites often results in the installation of aggressive malware and tracking cookies. They emphasize that the company's primary business model is selling user data rather than just delivering content. Keywords: mindgeek, [pornhub](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pornhub.md), [malware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malware.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), [luxembourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/luxembourg.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) ### Public Health Agency of Canada, Cell Phone Data Tracking - **Episode:** [1417: Get Boris!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-16 - **Time:** 16:05–19:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/public-health-agency-of-canada-cell-phone-data-tracking.md The Public Health Agency of Canada admitted to purchasing de-identified cell phone location data to monitor population movements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Privacy experts and the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Daniel Therrien, debated the ethics of using personal information for "legitimate business interests" without explicit consent. The hosts critique the concept of "democratically appointed institutions" overseeing such surveillance. Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [cell phone tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cell-phone-tracking.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), theresa tam, public health agency, [data collection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-collection.md) ### Utah Mobile ID, Digital Driver's Licenses - **Episode:** [1399: Noodle Mensch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1399-noodle-mensch.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-14 - **Time:** 29:37–33:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1399-noodle-mensch/chapter/utah-mobile-id-digital-driver-s-licenses.md Utah is leading the United States in the implementation of mobile digital IDs, which are being marketed as a convenient alternative to physical driver's licenses. While officials claim the technology allows users to share only necessary information, critics argue it is a gateway to a comprehensive digital wallet that will eventually integrate health data and vaccine status. Keywords: [utah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utah.md), [mobile id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-id.md), [digital identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-identity.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), [mormons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mormons.md) ### Quantified Self Movement, Biohacking Trends - **Episode:** [1382: super-mutation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-17 - **Time:** 24:31–26:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation/chapter/quantified-self-movement-biohacking-trends.md The "Quantified Self" movement involves individuals using wearable technology and sensors to track every biological metric, from sleep quality to blood pressure. This trend, popularized by tech figures like Natalie Del Conte, aims to give users a sense of total control over their bodies through data. Keywords: [quantified self](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantified-self.md), [biohacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biohacking.md), [natalie del conte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natalie-del-conte.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), health metrics ### NHS COVID App Data Leak, Universal Identification Concerns - **Episode:** [1349: Wappie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1349-wappie.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-23 - **Time:** 56:27–1:02:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1349-wappie/chapter/nhs-covid-app-data-leak-universal-identification-concerns.md A data leak from the UK's National Health Service (NHS) revealed that its COVID-19 app was designed to collect extensive personal information, including sexuality, occupation, and vehicle registration. Although the information was briefly posted and then removed from a government website, it was preserved on the Wayback Machine. This incident has fueled concerns about the long-term goal of implementing a universal digital identification and tracking system. Keywords: [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md), [data leak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-leak.md), [wayback machine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wayback-machine.md), [vaccine passports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-passports.md), [tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tracking.md) ### Experian Boost and the American Social Credit System - **Episode:** [1312: iPhony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1312-iphony.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-15 - **Time:** 1:16:42–1:19:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1312-iphony/chapter/experian-boost-and-the-american-social-credit-system.md Experian Boost is marketing a service that allows users to raise their credit scores by linking their streaming service payment history. Critics argue this represents the first phase of an American social credit system, where consumer behavior and media consumption are used to determine financial trustworthiness and access to credit. Keywords: [experian boost](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/experian-boost.md), [social credit score](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-credit-score.md), [credit rating](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-rating.md), [streaming services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming-services.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md) ### App Tracking Data, Al Franken Supreme Court Comments - **Episode:** [1283: Dumb and Sick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1283-dumb-and-sick.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-04 - **Time:** 2:58:47–3:12:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1283-dumb-and-sick/chapter/app-tracking-data-al-franken-supreme-court-comments.md A report on data privacy reveals that apps like WhatsApp send over 41 million pings to tracking servers every minute. In political news, former Senator Al Franken appeared in a media interview to support the idea of Democrats adding seats to the Supreme Court if they win the Senate. The show concludes with a "No Agenda ABCs" reading by Sir Chris Wilson and a montage of clips from the presidential debate. Keywords: [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), [whatsapp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whatsapp.md), [al franken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-franken.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [court packing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/court-packing.md) ### NFL Kinexon Proximity Chips, Workplace Tracking and Legal Implications - **Episode:** [1277: Insurrectious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-13 - **Time:** 31:22–34:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious/chapter/nfl-kinexon-proximity-chips-workplace-tracking-and-legal-implications.md The NFL has mandated that players and staff wear Kinexon proximity chips to track social distancing and facilitate contact tracing within facilities. The technology, also used by FC Bayern Munich and the Washington Wizards, triggers alerts when individuals are within six feet of each other. Legal experts anticipate a surge in litigation regarding workplace privacy and the mandatory use of wearable tracking devices. Keywords: [nfl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nfl.md), kinexon, proximity tracking, [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), bayern munich ### CDC Data Reliability and the Birx-Redfield Dispute - **Episode:** [1242: Smokin' Hot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1242-smokin-hot.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-17 - **Time:** 25:37–28:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1242-smokin-hot/chapter/cdc-data-reliability-and-the-birx-redfield-dispute.md Dr. Deborah Birx reportedly expressed deep frustration with the CDC's antiquated data tracking systems, claiming she cannot trust their statistics. Internal discussions suggest that mortality rates and case counts may be inflated by as much as 25%. Meanwhile, Dr. Fauci continues to claim that actual death tolls are likely double what is being reported. Keywords: [deborah birx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deborah-birx.md), [robert redfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-redfield.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [mortality rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality-rate.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md) ### Personal Privacy Tactics, Avoiding Digital Tracking - **Episode:** [1239: Beaches are Open](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1239-beaches-are-open.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-07 - **Time:** 1:11:47–1:13:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1239-beaches-are-open/chapter/personal-privacy-tactics-avoiding-digital-tracking.md Individuals are increasingly taking measures to avoid digital surveillance, such as leaving cell phones at home when visiting friends or family. There is a growing awareness that location data could be used against individuals in the future. Some suggest creative tactics, like attaching a phone to a dog, to generate misleading movement data and preserve personal privacy. Keywords: [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tracking.md), [cell phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cell-phones.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [data security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-security.md) ### Facebook Offline Purchase Tracking and Targeted Ads - **Episode:** [1200: Hell Mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1200-hell-mouth.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-20 - **Time:** 3:22:24–3:24:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1200-hell-mouth/chapter/facebook-offline-purchase-tracking-and-targeted-ads.md Reports indicate that Facebook is collaborating with retail partners like Macy's to track offline, in-store purchases. By linking personal information like phone numbers and emails to transaction data, Facebook allows businesses to target users with ads based on their real-world shopping habits. Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [macy's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macy-s.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), [targeted ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/targeted-ads.md), [privacy settings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy-settings.md) ### Airport Coffee Machine Data Tracking and Targeted Advertising - **Episode:** [1196: Clinton Kildepstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-08 - **Time:** 2:26–5:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein/chapter/airport-coffee-machine-data-tracking-and-targeted-advertising.md An automated coffee machine at the Austin airport is criticized for tracking personal data after a host received a targeted Lyft advertisement via text message following a credit card swipe. The incident is attributed to the Square payment network sharing user details without explicit consent. Keywords: [austin airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-airport.md), coffee machine, [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), [lyft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyft.md), square network, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ### RFID Toll Stickers and Foursquare Location Data - **Episode:** [1168: Poop-in](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1168-poop-in.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-01 - **Time:** 2:02:28–2:05:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1168-poop-in/chapter/rfid-toll-stickers-and-foursquare-location-data.md Passive RFID stickers used for highway tolls are powered by induction from overhead readers, raising minor concerns about radiation. Separately, the Foursquare app continues to generate $100 million annually by collecting location data from "zombie apps" left on users' phones. Keywords: [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [toll roads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toll-roads.md), [foursquare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foursquare.md), [location tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/location-tracking.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md) ### Chuck Schumer Warns Against Russian FaceApp - **Episode:** [1157: Carbon Captions](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-25 - **Time:** 2:04:20–2:06:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/chuck-schumer-warns-against-russian-faceapp.md Senator Chuck Schumer issued a public warning against the viral FaceApp, citing its Russian origins and potential for facial data to fall into the hands of the Kremlin. Critics point out that Schumer's privacy concerns are inconsistent, as major American social media companies use nearly identical terms of service. Keywords: [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [faceapp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faceapp.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md) ### FaceApp Privacy Risks, Student Debt Slavery - **Episode:** [1156: Bivotal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1156-bivotal.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-21 - **Time:** 1:07:26–1:10:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1156-bivotal/chapter/faceapp-privacy-risks-student-debt-slavery.md The viral FaceApp, which uses AI to age users' faces, is criticized as a "spy app" designed to place advertising IDs and harvest data for brokers. While public concern focuses on Russian ownership, the real risk is the continuous monitoring of browser habits. This data is sold to financial institutions to refine systems that manage millennial student debt and consumer behavior. Keywords: [faceapp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faceapp.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [data brokers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-brokers.md), [tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tracking.md), [student debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-debt.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md) ### Google Nest, Hidden Microphones and Geo-Fencing - **Episode:** [1114: Fudged](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1114-fudged.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-21 - **Time:** 2:34:13–2:36:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1114-fudged/chapter/google-nest-hidden-microphones-and-geo-fencing.md Google admitted that its Nest Secure home security system contained a built-in microphone that was not disclosed in the product's technical specifications. The company claimed the omission was an error and the microphone was intended for future features. 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