I don't know if I am being overly paranoid, but I have started removing the EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data from JPEGs before posting them online.

Here is some info on EXIF: Exchangeable image file format - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In theory, LEO could use the data to cause us harm.

Here is a program called J-Strip that removes this data. If nothing else, it saves space by making your JPEG file slightly smaller:
Download jStrip 3.3 Build 00305 - Reduce the file size of JPEG images without sacrificing image quality - Softpedia

And, it is freeware.
Be safe and good grows to all!!!!!

Well, I've played around a little with J-Strip and it works very nicely. It gives a log that shows what has been done to the JPEGS. Here is a sample-----------------------------------------------------------------
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2009
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C:\Documents and Settings\d\Desktop\ganjapics\BD25close.jpg
File processed successfully
1,124,586 bytes
1,040,739 bytes after stripping
83,847 bytes saved
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C:\Documents and Settings\d\Desktop\ganjapics\BD25cola.jpg
File processed successfully
803,697 bytes
723,520 bytes after stripping
80,177 bytes saved
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C:\Documents and Settings\d\Desktop\ganjapics\BDday25'.jpg
File processed successfully
826,719 bytes
768,560 bytes after stripping
58,159 bytes saved
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C:\Documents and Settings\d\Desktop\ganjapics\BDday25.jpg
File processed successfully
726,770 bytes
656,004 bytes after stripping
70,766 bytes saved
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C:\Documents and Settings\d\Desktop\ganjapics\Clones-Sour D x Purple Urkle.jpg
File processed successfully
523,507 bytes
480,652 bytes after stripping
42,855 bytes saved
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C:\Documents and Settings\d\Desktop\ganjapics\ferts.jpg
File processed successfully
615,949 bytes
550,382 bytes after stripping
65,567 bytes saved
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C:\Documents and Settings\d\Desktop\ganjapics\Kush veg.jpg
File processed successfully
630,628 bytes
568,944 bytes after stripping
61,684 bytes saved
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C:\Documents and Settings\d\Desktop\ganjapics\Norman veg.jpg
File processed successfully
632,155 bytes
561,132 bytes after stripping
71,023 bytes saved
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8 Total files processed
0 Files renamed
8 Files successfully processed
0 Errors
0 Files needed no changes
5,884,011 Bytes processed
534,078 Bytes saved

Elapsed Time: 00:00:02 log:

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Thanks for the heads up. I knew there was embedded content in JPEG images but I didn't realize it contained global positioning coordinates for devices with GPS or triangulations from cell phone towers. You've confirmed my suspicions. Hmm, I wonder what they plan on doing with this geocoding information, something tells me it's more than flickr.

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EXIF Display Info

File Name
File Size
File Date
Resolution
Orientation
Color/BW
Comment

All other EXIF settings have now been disabled!

Thanks for the heads up!

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This would also be good information to share with other sites for security. If we know this stuff, it is our job to share it. I will add this post to the political forum so others can read it. If we know how to disable it then others can as well.

Thanks folks.

Peace

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Hey, Snick.... howya doin'?

Quick question, are you using a VB mod or something else to disable the other tags?

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I will ask him to come back and post that Michael.

Peace sweetie.

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My Little Grow Indoor To Outdoor 2009

Hey Michael.

I used the EXIF settings built in to the PhotoPlog Pro program. In fact, all EXIF data should be off now.

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Thanks for that useful tidbit of insight on the jpegs. Just downloaded the jstrip now I have to figure it out. Any help guys?
Peace and thanks Again

Hey MC, don't bother with it as you no longer need it for this site. You might somewhere else though, lovie. Now our site is set to automatically strip exif info from jpegs. THAT is far better than anything done via a hosting site like photobucket etc does NOT do that.

Peace

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My Little Grow LST'ing w/Hardware

My Outdoor Odyssey 2008 BONSAI MUMS

My Little Grow Indoor To Outdoor 2009

It is a scary thought that some of these new cams & cell phones can imprint GPS location data within a pic. WITHOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE!

LEO could pull your grow location (indoor or outdoor) just by analyzing data from a pic... Then go after it.

Sneaky bastards!!!

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War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is.
Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
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That is an awesome upgrade for this sites security so to all involved I say thank you for protecting all of us.
Peace to you!