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Can location be determined from IP address?

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strawberryjeans · 13/06/2024 16:54

Just that really

I’m wondering if there were ever a data leak, on here, for example, could location be at risk of being shared? Do MNHQ have access to location info from the IP address? I understand general location like county or even city but didn’t know if it was any more specific than that.

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Carebears100 · 13/06/2024 17:27

Op why do you want to know this ? Do you have a specific concern? Ive never been aware of a hack where ppls ip addresses (i could be wrong of course) have been stolen and just wondering even if this was stolen what would happen ? I think hackers are more concerned at our personal details rather then our ip address...

RosesAndPoppies · 13/06/2024 17:19

Mine always puts me about 50 miles away. Not sure if they vary.

Ponoka7 · 13/06/2024 17:14

I always thought that they can trace orders/subscribtions from the IP address and then the Police can request the exact address. That is how they get a search warrant and sieze all equipment. I don't think that hackers could.

C1N1C · 13/06/2024 17:10

Basically, type in "what is my IP address" into google (or type in ipconfig into your command prompt) to find your ip address...

Then go to a site like 'maxmind' to see what that ip address shows

BigSaddo · 13/06/2024 17:09

My understanding is it can narrow down to city/area

longapple · 13/06/2024 17:08

Depends on your ISP I think. I haven't looked at the hostname mine resolves to recently but you used to be able to tell which area of the city I lived in from it.
If police were involved I would assume they would be able to get the information from your ISP of which customer's house had a specific IP at the time. Now with broadband being always on it won't change very often anyway.
If you're connected through a VPN then mumsnet won't see your home IP.

C1N1C · 13/06/2024 17:06

No, at best you can narrow it down to a region or city