>With more than 5 million downloads since its launch, the app has helped block more than 3.7 million stolen or lost mobile phones

Ah yes, so because someone has stolen MY phone, I should give up all my right to privacy and allow the government to have their claws in my phone.

Logic. What a silly point to make when 'findmyphone' services, which are OPT-IN litterally do the same thing.